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Prof. Daniel Kim, PhD

Prof. Daniel Kim is an internationally acclaimed scholar and practitioner in consent education and sexual communication. With over 15 years of experience, he has dedicated his career to developing programs that teach individuals and institutions how to foster respectful, safe, and informed interactions. Prof. Kim’s work emphasizes the intersection of psychology, law, and sexual ethics to create evidence-based curricula for adolescents and adults alike.

Specialization

• Consent Education and Sexual Rights
• Adolescent Sexual Development
• Conflict Resolution and Communication Skills
• Sexual Ethics and Policy Development
• Community-Based Sexual Health Programs

Education

• 2003–2007: BA in Psychology, University of Toronto
• 2007–2009: MSc in Human Sexuality, University of British Columbia
• 2009–2014: PhD in Consent and Sexual Ethics Education, University of Cambridge

Professional Experience

• 2014–2017: Sexual Consent Trainer, Canadian Women’s Foundation
• 2017–2021: Associate Professor of Consent Education, University of Melbourne
• 2021–Present: Director, Center for Consent and Ethical Communication
• Consultant for universities, schools, and NGOs on consent policy and education

Selected Scientific Publications

• Kim, D. (2022). "Building Consent Culture in Schools: Evidence-Based Practices." Journal of Adolescent Sexual Health, 19(3), 210–236.
• Kim, D. & Li, S. (2020). "Understanding Consent Communication Among Young Adults." International Journal of Sexuality Studies, 15(2), 90–118.
• Kim, D. (2018). "Policy and Practice in Consent Education: A Global Perspective." Sexual Ethics Review, 12(1), 40–65.

Professional Memberships

• International Society for Sexual Health (ISSH)
• American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT)
• Consent Education Network (CEN)
• European Society for Sexual Medicine (ESSM)

Participation in International Projects

• Lead Advisor, UNFPA Global Consent Education Initiative (2021–2024)
• Consultant, WHO “Promoting Healthy Consent Practices for Youth” (2018–2021)
• Director, UNESCO Digital Consent Toolkit Project (2022–Present)

Work on Educational Programs

• Creator of the "Ethical Consent Curriculum" for high schools and universities
• Developer of interactive online consent modules for adolescents
• Workshops for educators, counselors, and youth workers on consent communication and policy implementation

Interviews, Lectures, and Podcasts

• TEDx Talk: “Creating a Culture of Consent” (2023)
• Guest on CBC Radio: “Consent Education for Young Adults”
• Regular host of the “Respect & Boundaries” podcast series

Unique Values and Experience

Prof. Kim combines rigorous academic research with practical, real-world applications to foster a culture of informed consent. His experience across multiple continents, working with schools, universities, and NGOs, enables him to design inclusive, culturally aware educational programs that empower individuals and communities to understand and respect boundaries.