Public Short Bio
Kelly Kim is a Recruitment Program Manager in the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Human Capital (OHC) in Washington, DC. Kelly is responsible for the Department’s recruitment strategy and maximizes its reputation as one of the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government.
Prior to this role, Kelly coordinated national AmeriCorps and internship programs as the Youth Program Manager with the DOI Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE). She has 20 years of experience in community engagement, program management, communications, and event coordination for federal and local government, museums, and non-profits. Kelly is passionate about engaging young people in public service.
As the Vice President of Operations with the Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC), Kelly ensures the organization provides high-quality programs, membership, and communications for its members and partners. Kelly is a lifetime FAPAC member and an alumna of the Career Development Mentoring Program. She has served on the FAPAC National Board of Operations as the Program Committee Chair (2016-2018), Conference Chair (2018-2020), and Public Relations Chair (2020-2021). Kelly is a Founding Member and adviser to the FAPAC-DOI Chapter established in 2017.
Kelly received a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration from California State University Fullerton. She is a native Southern Californian and lives in Northern Virginia with her partner Zach, daughter Mia, and rescue pup Sadie.
