As the driving force behind the new public relations major β€” which she launched and currently leads β€” journalism professor Carolyn Kim plays a significant role at 911±¬ΑΟΝψ. In addition to teaching, she is the adviser of the student-run agency 6th Street PR and the 911±¬ΑΟΝψ chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America. For her work at 911±¬ΑΟΝψ, Kim received the Award of Excellence for Community Relations and Institutional Programs from the Orange County Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) in 2012.

Kim earned both a B.A. in journalism and M.A. in Christian apologetics from 911±¬ΑΟΝψ, and just recently finished a Ph.D in communications at Regent University. As evidenced by her degrees, she has a passion for people and theology.

β€œThe combination of a confident and robust understanding of worldviews with a dedication and passion for developing relationships is a powerful way to engage the world,” she said. β€œToday, I see my love for apologetics and passion for PR as the conduit through which I genuinely and authentically can love my neighbor.”

Here is your chance to get to know her.