Dr. Seoyoun Kim is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Texas State University, based in THH 449. She specializes in aging, health, and volunteerism, with publications in Innovation in Aging, Educational Gerontology, and PLOS One. Her research has secured funding from organizations like the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and Texas State University. Dr. Kim has received awards, including the 2020 College of Liberal Arts Achievement Award. She serves as Co-Chair for the Alliance for Researchers in Aging and holds editorial roles with PLOS One. Her academic contributions include mentoring and reviewing for leading journals in her field.