Sangmi Kim is dedicated to advancing research, community engagement, and practice in social work and allied fields. She has served as a graduate mentor for the NSF IREAAMU REU Summer Program, a peer reviewer for national conferences, and a judge for undergraduate research fairs. Her hands-on experience includes providing mental health support to elderly individuals and participating in international child welfare research initiatives. Through these roles, Sangmi supports inclusive, evidence-based learning and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Doctoral Student Representative, Korean American Social Work Educators Association (KASWEA)
November 2025–Present | Korean American Social Work Educators Association, United States
Elected as the national doctoral student representative for the Korean American Social Work Educators Association. Serve as a liaison between doctoral students and the executive board, and cross-institutional collaboration among Korean American social work scholars. Korean American Social Work Educators Association, United States
Selected Participant, 2026 SSWR R.I.S.E. Seminar (Research, Inspire, Support, and Excel)
January 2026 | Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) 30th Annual Conference, Washington, D.C.
Competitively selected for the early-career scholar seminar sponsored by the Research Capacity Development Committee (RCDC). Participated in mentorship, networking, and professional development sessions designed to support emerging social work researchers. Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) 30th Annual Conference, Washington, D.C.
Graduate Mentor, NSF IREAAMU REU Summer Program
May–July 2025 | Tickle College of Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Served as a graduate mentor for the Inclusive Research Experiences in Advanced Additive Manufacturing for Undergraduates (IREAAMU) program. Provided research guidance, campus orientation, and facilitated cross-disciplinary networking for underrepresented undergraduate students. Tickle College of Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Peer Reviewer, Engagement Scholarship Consortium (ESC) Conference
April–May 2025 | Topic Area: Community-Engaged Scholarship and Partnership Development
Reviewed scholarly submissions to help curate a dynamic conference program focused on bridging resources and building stronger communities.
Judge, EUReCA Undergraduate Research Fair
April 2025 & April 2024 | University of Tennessee
Evaluated undergraduate research and creative projects as a judge at the Exhibition of Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement (EUReCA), supporting excellence across all disciplines. University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Peer Reviewer, Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Annual Conference
2024–2025 | Topic Area: Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC)
Provided expert peer review for conference submissions on children exposed to violence, ensuring quality scholarship in social work research. Society for Social Work and Research.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE): Member
Society of Social Work and Research (SSWR): Member
Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management (APPAM): Member
1st Field Practicum
January–February 2008 | Seongsan Social Welfare Center (Affiliated with Ewha Womans University)
Provided mental health support services for elderly individuals living alone.
Seongsan Social Welfare Center
2nd Field Practicum
June–July 2010 | Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs (KIHASA)
Participated in Korea-Japan child welfare research support, contributing to cross-national social welfare research initiatives.
KIHASA