Speakers Dr. SOOJIN KIM is a professor and department chair of sport management. Kim joined Kutztown University in 2009 and is an active scholar, presenting her research findings at national and international conferences. She continues to pursue her scholarly agenda and has been published in the top-tiered business and sport management journals. Kim also serves as the director of business development of the Kutztown University Sport Business Institute (KUSBI), where she provides extensive market research for various sport settings and engages student learning by supporting their research. Kim earned a Bachelor of Science in sports and leisure science from Ewha Womans University, South Korea (1999), a Master of Arts in sport marketing from Dankook University, South Korea (2002), and a Ph.D. in sport administration with a minor in applied statistics and research method from the University of Northern Colorado (2007). SOLOMON JOHNSON of Philadelphia, Pa., graduates with a Bachelor of Science in sport management and a minor in coaching/athletic administration. Johnson’s academic and extracurricular endeavors at KU have carved a path of exceptional leadership and dedication to sportsmanship. As a student coach and intern with the Golden Bear men's basketball team, Johnson contributed to developing strategies and fostering an environment of excellence and determination. His involvement with the Philadelphia Youth Basketball Summer Program as an assistant coach further showcased his commitment to nurturing young talent and advocating for the importance of sports in personal development and community engagement. Johnson's tenure at KU was also marked by significant volunteer work within the Golden Bear athletic department, demonstrating his well-rounded contributions to the university's athletics community. His active participation in the AIMS Club and Kutztown Christian Fellowship club underscored his leadership and intention to fostering a supportive and inclusive campus environment.
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