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Dana Kim, BA

Program Manager, Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health (AIR-P)

Maternal and Child Health Engagement


Dana Kim is the Program Manager for the Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health (AIR-P). Her responsibilities include connecting with stakeholders across the AIR-P and AUCD Networks to lead event planning, communications and engagement from AIR-P's Collaborating Research Entities (CREs). She provides administrative and logistical support to AIR-P to coordinate these activities. Her work supports the project's mission to improve the quality of life and well-being for autistic individuals across the lifespan.

Dana graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, minoring in Sociology. She was an active member of the Asian American community at UVA and volunteered at a mental health crisis hotline and youth mentorship program. Toward the end of her undergraduate career, she conducted a research project to investigate students’ experiences with locally available mental health services.

Prior to joining AUCD, Dana worked at a therapeutic boarding school as a direct support professional where she built therapeutic relationships with students with disabilities and/or mental health conditions. She implemented behavioral interventions according to clinical recommendations and Individualized Education Programs (IEP) to teach social skills and emotional regulation.

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  • Research on the physical health of autistic individuals
  • Technical assistance and event planning
  • Program management