About Kim
Kim is a nationally recognized expert troublemaker, social worker, and licensed therapist experienced in providing direct clinical services to at promise youth, young adults and families who have experienced community violence. She now works upstream to promote community-driven solutions to system-created problems through cross-sector collaboration.
Kim's work focuses on increasing visibility for Black social workers, creating opportunities for Black youth and young adults, eliminating barriers to dreaming and increasing the awareness of moral injury in heart work.
She has been recognized as an Essence Magazine Essential Hero, Richmond’s Style Weekly 40 Under 40, and Virginia Commonwealth University 10 Under 10, and is a host of the Revolutionary Hoodrat podcast. When not causing trouble Kim enjoys moving with ease, reclaiming rest and listening to trap music.
“ I am black before I am a social worker. I am a revolutionary before I am a therapist.”
Kim Young
