Hello, I’m Kim
Tech Policy Adviser | innovation Architect | Working parent Advocate
Consummate Change Agent
I am a Federal Reserve Commissioned Examiner who develops and leads supervisory reviews of FinTech developments, advises on risk and policy issues related to emerging innovations, and translates supervisory guidance. I’m also a trusted architect and implementer of enterprise-wide change management programs, particularly those related to agile workplaces. A full-time working mom to a rambunctious son, my second job is actualizing educational practices and parenting paradigms that reflect the realities of our rapidly changing world.
FinTech Champion
Subject matter expert in the technological foundations, risk implications, policy considerations, and benefits of Artificial Intelligence, APIs, Blockchain, and Cloud.
Innovation Architect
Led enterprise-wide change management initiatives to foster resiliency, agility, and innovation, and managed the $38MM workplace transformation of a 750+ member group.
Holistic Growth Mentor
Trained practitioner in design thinking and the tools presented in Designing Your Life, Designing Your Work Life, The Artist’s Way, Simple Abundance, and The Bogleheads’ Guide to Investing.
International Educator
Class coach for The Fletcher School’s Certificate in Digital Money, a course for professionals in digital financial services with students from six continents. I also designed an accelerated Designing Your Life workshop – recognized as one of the most popular events in my firm’s Resource Network’s history.
Early Education and Enrichment Specialist
Curious about how to integrate Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, and/or Montessori principles into your family’s life? Wondering what the full array of schooling options are and if there’s a way to better customize your child’s education? I’m in the middle of this journey now – reach out for a conversation!
Working Parent Advocate
FinTech
Examples of my cross-System research and international commitee work are highlighted here. I represent the Federal Reserve on select Basel Committe on Banking Supervision workstreams: CPMI-IOSCO JWGDI and the Task Force on Financial Technology. In addition, I was a lead contributor on the team that drafted the FRS’ application for the BIS Innovation Hub.
Workplace Transformation
Successful workplace transformation goes beyond just a renovation. From desgining floors with differentiated zones to support a variety of work styles/activities to codifying rules of the road and resources for maximizing productivity in a redesigned space, a winning office redesign takes into account both the physical features and the mindsets necessary for adoption. Five years after a pilot program which I co-managed, all nine floors for my group’s 750+ employees have undergone the same thoughtful modernization process and staff report an increased sense of productivity, ability to collaborate, and connection to their workspace.
Bespoke Learning
My role as a FinTech subject matter expert has given me a front-row view to the capabilities that technological innovations will unleash in the decades to come. As a parent, I also see how educational practices and especially the emphasis on testing is not well suited to preparing kids for a rapidly changing workplace.
COVID-19 has shown us that remote learning is best used as a supplement to and not a replacement for school, particularly in early education. But what’s a working, constraint-conscious family to do without going crazy? I’m documenting our family’s journey as we make the various educational philosophies work for us. Reach out if you’re curious about the supplies and curricula that resonate with our dual-earner reality.
A Short History of Me
- Third Culture Kid: Manila, Los Angeles, and the Ruhr Valley in Germany are all home for me and my working languages include German, Mandarin, and French. I’ve visited more than 55 countries across six continents.
- Speed Reader: On average, I get through about 150 books a year. Some of my favorites since 2011 when I started tracking them can be found here.
- Wellness Junkie: I deadift almost 100% of my bodyweight and can push 300 pounds (~3x my weight) across a basketball court. Living illness and injury free for as long as possible is my goal!
Below are the programs that have nurtured my development and the certifications I’ve earned on my quest for continuous improvement:
