Soo Jin Kim has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Soo Jin started their career as a Consultant at Accenture in 1999 and later joined Mirant as a Senior Business Analyst in 2002. In 2004, they worked as a Senior Consultant at The Structure Group before moving to Datran Media as a Senior BA in 2005. Kim then transitioned to Troutman Sanders LLP, where they served as a Law Clerk in 2009 and later became an Associate from 2010 to 2012. Currently, they hold multiple roles at North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), starting as the Manager of Reliability in 2012, then progressing to the Director of Power Risk Issues and Strategic Management in 2016. Their most recent role at NERC is the Vice President of Engineering, Standards, and Power Risk Issues and Strategic Management, which they have held since 2023.
Soo Jin Kim completed their undergraduate education from 1995 to 1999 at The University of Georgia, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Economics. Soo Jin then pursued further studies and attended the American University Washington College of Law from 2006 to 2009, obtaining a Juris Doctor (JD) degree with a focus on Law.
North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) is a not-for-profit international regulatory authority whose mission is to assure the reliability and security of the bulk power system in North America. NERC develops and enforces Reliability Standards; annually assesses seasonal and long‐term reliability; monitors the bulk power system through system awareness; and educates, trains, and certifies industry personnel. NERC’s area of responsibility spans the continental United States, Canada, and the northern portion of Baja California, Mexico. NERC is the electric reliability organization for North America, subject to oversight by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and governmental authorities in Canada. NERC’s jurisdiction includes users, owners, and operators of the bulk power system, which serves more than 334 million people.