Dr. Kyoung Mi Choi is a Professor in the Department of Counselor Education at San José State University. She earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Syracuse University and has been teaching counseling and higher education courses for over ten years. Her research interests focus on culturally sensitive counseling approaches, mindfulness-based counseling interventions and programs, social connectedness among Third Culture Kids, international student adjustment and academic success, LGBTQ college students, and the integration of technology in Counselor Education.

Dr. Choi has been recognized as an International Fellow in the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) and as a recipient of the NASFA Diversity Impact Program. She’s also been a Public Voices Fellow and regularly contributes to Psychology Today. Dr. Choi’s Queer Educators and Counselors Network (QECN) received the Community Advocacy Award for AD 27 Pride Celebration. She has served on the board of directors for Families in Global Transitions (FIGT) and as a member of editorial boards for various journals, including the Journal of Counseling and Development (JCD), Journal of College Student Development (JCSD), and Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling.