MinJi Kim (MJ)

Dr. MinJi Kim is an Assistant Professor of Public Relations at Flagler College, specializing in Health Communication. She earned her Ph.D. in Mass Communication from the University of Florida.

Dr. Kim's teaching covers Strategic Communication courses such as Media Literacy, Health Communication, and Social Media Management. Her research uses mixed methods to explore how media influence psychological well-being and health decisions.

She directs the User Research Lab, mentoring students on projects in digital marketing, new media, and communication technology, with an emphasis on consumer psychology and user experience. Beginning in Fall 2025, she also serves as the department’s Social Media Director, overseeing strategy and engagement with student interns.

She has served on committees for DEI, Undergraduate Research, and Center for Global Education at Flagler, and is active in professional associations including ICA, PRSA, AMA, and KACA. Her work bridges teaching, research, and service to advance communication and media studies in global contexts.

Press Interviews

• AP News: The dill of a lifetime? In a nation that’s enduring its own sour patch, the pickle dominated 2024
• HuffPost: Food Influencers Are Making Uncomfortable Eye Contact With You — And They're Doing It On Purpose