Hi, I’m Kim.

I build things in journalism—and I’ve done it at every level, from reporting stories to leading newsroom transformations.

I was a 2023-24 John S. Knight Journalism Fellow at Stanford University, where I explored how journalism represents and shapes complex identities, especially for children of immigrants.

Through my consultancy Quen Media, I now partner with funders, newsrooms, and journalism support organizations to launch and grow news projects, strengthen audience strategies, and build more inclusive  and supportive cultures. My work includes facilitating Press Forward’s infrastructure grants and the Listening Post Collective’s work supporting small and BIPOC-founded information projects.

At the Arizona Republic, I led efforts to transform crime coverage toward more equitable, community-centered approaches and reimagined our breaking news strategy. I’ve also built and led social journalism teams and reported from the ground on breaking news events. I helped launch Reported.ly, where our team won an Online Journalism Award for breaking news coverage. 

Originally from Iowa, I was part of the first cohort of CUNY’s Executive Program in News Innovation and Leadership. I’m a founding member of the News Product Alliance and served on the board of the Online News Association. I’ve spoken internationally on journalism innovation, equity, and newsroom culture, and my research has been published in academic and professional outlets.