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Jini Kim

CEO at Nuna

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Jini Kim Biography

Jini and Kimong were born one year apart. Their parents, immigrants from South Korea, had moved to the United States drawn by the promise of adventure, education, and job opportunities.

At the age of two, Kimong was diagnosed with severe autism. He hit his head when he was frustrated, flapped his arms when he was excited, and has only been able to learn three words: 엄마 eomma, 아빠 appa, and 누나 nuna: mom, dad, and big sister. At the age of eight, Kimong developed grand mal epilepsy, suffering sudden, violent seizures.

Unable to confidently read and speak English and facing the possibility of debilitating debt due to mounting medical bills, Jini’s parents struggled to cope. They needed Jini to navigate the convoluted and opaque American healthcare system, and in 1990, she managed to register Kimong for Medicaid. Jini was only 9 years old.

Repairing American healthcare became Jini’s life’s work, and at the age of 29, Jini named her company Nuna in honor of Kimong, and after caregivers and big sisters everywhere. The Kim family still lives together in the suburbs north of Berkeley.

Founded in 2010, Nuna helps companies shape their health-insurance benefits and wellness programs. It analyzes anonymized data about employees’ behavior to determine the answers to questions such as “Are there differences in how people in certain demographic groups seek health care?” or “Can more generous health insurance help improve the productivity of someone with a seriously ill family member?” Before she bailed out Healthcare.gov, Kim viewed the government the way many people in Silicon Valley do: as a hindrance to innovation.Accordingly, Nuna originally sold its services only to corporations. But during her stint working for the Obama administration, she saw the enormous potential the government had to effect change. “You can touch millions of people so easily,” says Kim, recalling a day at a Healthcare.gov call center when she overheard desperate people crying because they were unable to sign up for insurance.

Upon her return to San Francisco, Kim expanded Nuna so that it now also works with local, state, and national governments. For example, the company helps the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services find patterns in their vast amounts of data.

For Kim, reforming health care is not a theoretical issue. Her 33-year-old brother, Kimong,has severe autism. She has been involved in his care since she was nine years old and had to sign him up for Medicaid on behalf of her immigrant parents. She still lives at home to help out. Nuna’s meeting rooms are named after Kimong’s favorite Sesame Street characters, and she brings him to work regularly to give her parents a break. The name “Nuna” comes from the Korean word for “big sister,” one of three words he knows.

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  • How do I book Jini Kim to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jini Kim for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jini Kim, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jini Kim or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Jini Kim

    Speaking fees for Jini Kim, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jini Kim are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jini Kim, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Jini Kim speak about?

    Jini Kim is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Business of Healthcare, Entrepreneurism, Finance, Health and Wellness, Healthcare and Medical, Leadership Speakers, Speakers by Industry.
  • Where does Jini Kim travel from?

    Jini Kim generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Jini Kim’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Jini Kim for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jini Kim for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jini Kim or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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CEO at Nuna

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Jini Kim Biography

Jini and Kimong were born one year apart. Their parents, immigrants from South Korea, had moved to the United States drawn by the promise of adventure, education, and job opportunities.

At the age of two, Kimong was diagnosed with severe autism. He hit his head when he was frustrated, flapped his arms when he was excited, and has only been able to learn three words: 엄마 eomma, 아빠 appa, and 누나 nuna: mom, dad, and big sister. At the age of eight, Kimong developed grand mal epilepsy, suffering sudden, violent seizures.

Unable to confidently read and speak English and facing the possibility of debilitating debt due to mounting medical bills, Jini’s parents struggled to cope. They needed Jini to navigate the convoluted and opaque American healthcare system, and in 1990, she managed to register Kimong for Medicaid. Jini was only 9 years old.

Repairing American healthcare became Jini’s life’s work, and at the age of 29, Jini named her company Nuna in honor of Kimong, and after caregivers and big sisters everywhere. The Kim family still lives together in the suburbs north of Berkeley.

Founded in 2010, Nuna helps companies shape their health-insurance benefits and wellness programs. It analyzes anonymized data about employees’ behavior to determine the answers to questions such as “Are there differences in how people in certain demographic groups seek health care?” or “Can more generous health insurance help improve the productivity of someone with a seriously ill family member?” Before she bailed out Healthcare.gov, Kim viewed the government the way many people in Silicon Valley do: as a hindrance to innovation.Accordingly, Nuna originally sold its services only to corporations. But during her stint working for the Obama administration, she saw the enormous potential the government had to effect change. “You can touch millions of people so easily,” says Kim, recalling a day at a Healthcare.gov call center when she overheard desperate people crying because they were unable to sign up for insurance.

Upon her return to San Francisco, Kim expanded Nuna so that it now also works with local, state, and national governments. For example, the company helps the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services find patterns in their vast amounts of data.

For Kim, reforming health care is not a theoretical issue. Her 33-year-old brother, Kimong,has severe autism. She has been involved in his care since she was nine years old and had to sign him up for Medicaid on behalf of her immigrant parents. She still lives at home to help out. Nuna’s meeting rooms are named after Kimong’s favorite Sesame Street characters, and she brings him to work regularly to give her parents a break. The name “Nuna” comes from the Korean word for “big sister,” one of three words he knows.

FAQs on booking Jini Kim

  • How do I book Jini Kim to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jini Kim for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jini Kim, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jini Kim or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Jini Kim

    Speaking fees for Jini Kim, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jini Kim are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jini Kim, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Jini Kim speak about?

    Jini Kim is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Business of Healthcare, Entrepreneurism, Finance, Health and Wellness, Healthcare and Medical, Leadership Speakers, Speakers by Industry.
  • Where does Jini Kim travel from?

    Jini Kim generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Jini Kim’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Jini Kim for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jini Kim for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jini Kim or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Jini Kim is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Jini Kim for your event is available upon request. Jini Kim generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Danielle Roberts, Jill Hagenkord, MD, Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, Katie Drasser and Sarita A. Mohanty. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jini Kim for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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