Young Kim is a long time community leader in North Orange County with unique private and public sector experience that makes her an ideal candidate to represent the 65th district. Young’s wide ranging experience includes:
Director of Community Relations and Asian Affairs (Rep. Ed Royce, CA-39)
As Director of Community Relations and Asian Affairs, Young Kim served as a key liaison to the local communities within Rep. Ed Royce’s district, advised Royce on issues pertaining to the Asian community, and developed strategic plans to keep the community informed of Royce’s legislative priorities. Young frequently traveled to Washington, DC to work in Royce’s Capitol Hill office.
Television Talk Show Host and Radio commentator
Young hosted Season 2 episodes of REAL TALK on Arirang-TV (2011), produced and hosted LA Seoul on KSCI-TV Channel 18 (1999-2005) and KTE Journal on Korean Television Enterprise (1997-1998). Since July 2007, Young provided weekly commentaries on political and public affairs through the 24-hour Radio Seoul, AM 1650.
Businesswoman, Financial Analyst and Controller
Young Kim’s private sector experience includes serving as a Financial Analyst at a southern California Bank and Controller for a southern California manufacturing company. In 2013, Young Kim reformed a business she had owned and operated nearly 20 years earlier, YK Connections. YK Connections assists new business owners and entrepreneurs looking to build or expand their business in Southern California and elsewhere in the United States.
Community Leader
Young Kim has been actively involved in numerous local organizations, including:
- World Affairs Council of Orange County
- International Leadership Association
- California Women’s Leadership Association
- Fullerton Public Library Foundation
- Korean American Federation of Orange County
- Korean American Coalition of Orange County
Working Mom and Spouse
A resident of Fullerton, Young is married to Charles Kim. They are the proud parents of four children (ages 26, 23, 21, and 18) who attended or currently attend Fullerton’s public schools.