RA Testimonials

“I sincerely thank Dr. Kim for being such a kind and encouraging mentor throughout my time as a research assistant. I’ve truly loved learning from her and the team, and I deeply admire the work she does around language brokering. It’s been both inspiring and meaningful to be part of this work.”

— Devanie Valdez-Bastida

College of Natural Sciences, Class of 2028

“Participating in this project was an amazing experience, especially through Dr. Kim’s mentorship. As someone who grew up bilingual, I realized that being bilingual has influenced aspects of my life I had never expected. I am thankful to have learned so much about what research involves, along with the skills that I continue to apply beyond the project. I’m also grateful for the opportunity to join a supportive community and connect with the team. Knowing that this work can positively impact future generations in America made the experience even more rewarding. I’m truly thankful to have been part of it.”

— Andy Ho

Biochemistry Major, Class of 2027

“I just wanted to say a genuine thank you for all of [Dr. Kim]’s guidance this past semester. I’m really grateful I got to learn from [her]. Not only did I pick up so many important skills, but I also walked away with a much better understanding of what research really looks like in practice. This was my first real research experience, and I’m honestly so glad it was through [her] class. [Dr. Kim] made the environment feel approachable and that meant a lot. I’ve recently started working in a wet lab, and I truly don’t think I would’ve had the confidence to take that step without what I learned from [her] mentorship. I appreciate it more than you know.”

— Manal Z. Saad

Public Health Major, Class of 2026

“I want to say thank you to Dr. Kim, [I am] genuinely grateful and appreciative for [her]. I could not have gotten accepted into my dream master’s program and achieved all of this without [Dr.Kim]!”

— Kristy Reynolds

BS Biology with a minor in Social and Behavioral Sciences, Class of 2024