Dr. Kimberly Hill has been the anchor for the Psychology department for the past 14 years. She joined CU Denver 18 years ago with an undergraduate degree in Corporate Fitness and Wellness and an emphasis in Community Health from the University of Minnesota. Kim brings a spectrum of professional experience and personal interests ranging from working with heart patients and in pediatrics, a background as a Janus fund accountant, and a position in the Geography and Environmental Sciences Department before landing in Psychology.
Kim says what she likes most about her current job is, “having the independence of running my department efficiently as we continue to grow in numbers. I like the challenge and finding new ways to improve my position as a PA to support my students and faculty members, to the best of my knowledge.”
When asked what she liked best about working in CLAS Kim responded, “My colleagues and the camaraderie we have to support each other [and]… having a great support of resources that I can count on when I seek help.”
“A dynamo in our department! If you want something done, ask her!” says Associate Professor Clinical Teaching Track in Psychology Joan Bihun of Kim. “We appreciate her efficiency and follow through when we're having any difficulty doing our own work or requests for help… [She is a] great faculty support person and a highly accomplished academic in her own right!”
Dr. Hill received her Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology while working in the Psychology department. “Physical Exercise has been instilled in my life since I was five… I engaged in many sports and activities in my life, especially gymnastics… I was always around athletes who were striving to make a mark in their sports. So my interest grew more with the mechanics of how our body functioned as true athletes.” Kim applies her knowledge of physical exercise, expertise in health improvement and her own discipline in her daily routine both on and off campus. “I am still quite active and focus on my health and well-being.”
Kim’s talents and skills are best summed up by her supervisor, Chair Peter Kaplan, who says, “Kim is the face of the Psychology Department. She is my right-hand person for personnel, purchasing, technology, and budgetary matters; she keeps me on track. She is also something of a confidante to faculty, students, and her staff colleagues. She is an all-around MVP and great asset to our programs. I don’t know what we would do without her!”
We celebrate the accomplishments of Dr. Kim Hill, PA in the department of Psychology, and appreciate her positive attitude, ever-lasting energy and professionalism. Kim is a great contributor to her department, to CLAS and our Lynx Community at large.