The first priority for Kim of course were her children and family, but also how to support other young families and in particular women in union leadership who strive to balance home life and work life.

 She saw the many disadvantages women experienced in workplaces and leadership and prioritized equity and gender justice.  Kim was a voice for low-wage workers without the protection of a union and developed innovative approaches to union organizing. 

Close to her heart were engagement and education opportunities for union members both groundbreaking and standard. She created opportunities, that helped grow the union movement, that were fair and easily accessible to members.