Sun Joo Kim

Sun brings over twenty years of experience in architectural practice to her role. As CVG’s Director of Leadership Development and a Senior Management Consultant, Sun helps firm owners improve financial and operational aspects of their businesses. She also coaches emerging professionals and facilitates CVG’s FOUNDATIONS leadership development program. With a passion for developing teams, Sun supports clear communication and building trust. She has led teams and studios in both private and public realms including the Smithsonian Institution, Venturi, Scott Brown and Associates, and the State of Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality. Her most recent civic engagement is directing a pro bono project for a women's and children's day shelter in Portland, Oregon.

As a published author and contributor to books, magazines, and news blogs, Sun Joo is adept at communicating complex ideas and goals to diverse groups. She enjoys facilitating conversations to reach shared understanding and is often invited as a moderator and speaker for workplace and diversity, equity, and inclusion issues. She recently received Lead in 30 facilitation certification and coaching certification from the Association for Talent Development.

An active advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Sun Joo co-founded Diversity in Design, a professional resource group for designers of color. She has led and championed DEI committees and task forces for organizations such as the Urban Land Institute and the CREW Network. Sun Joo holds a Bachelor of Architecture with an Additional Major in Social History from Carnegie Mellon University. She is based in Portland, Oregon.