Lauren Kim

Lauren Kim is a dedicated student of Ethics, Politics, & Economics at Yale University, demonstrating a strong academic interest in comparative politics, democratic backsliding, and AI governance. Her coursework and research focus on the interplay of economic policy, liberalism, and the state's role in diverse societies, including a specific interest in the European Union's legal frameworks and an intent to explore Russia and Eastern Europe. yale+2

Her commitment to free speech and open inquiry is evident through her involvement with the Buckley Institute and her published article "Classical Liberalism and the Academy," where she critiques the marginalization of libertarian economic ideas in academia. yale+1

Lauren has a strong background in flute performance, having studied at The Juilliard School Pre-College Division. She is an award-winning flutist, recognized by the National Youngarts Foundation, International Grande Music Competition, Bellagrande International Music Competition, and CAI Solo Competition. fromthetop

She possesses significant leadership and extracurricular involvement, serving as president of Women in Economics, being involved with the Yale Artificial Intelligence Policy Initiative, Yale College Council, and previously as USG of Domestic Delegations for Yale Model United Nations Korea. During high school, she was co-captain of the mock trial team, vice president of class council, and founder of a student-led podcast. yale+2

Her professional experience includes editorial internships at the Yale Law Journal and the Foundation for Economic Education, as well as development and research roles at the American Enterprise Institute and Yale University (including legal research for the Yale School of Public Health). yale+2