M.S.W., University of Southern California

B.A. Sociology , UC Los Angeles

Irene M. Lim, LCSW, is a Los Angeles native of Mexican and Korean descent, a wife, and mother of three multi-racial children. She has worked at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine since 2001 addressing the needs of youth, young adults, and their families by collaborating with schools, community-based organizations, and community stakeholders. Her experience includes working with youth who are unhoused, escaping violence, expectant and/or young parents, systems impacted, and seeking support and recovery from alcohol and/or other substance use. She has worked tirelessly to bring out the leadership skills of marginalized youth and their families and is humbled by their grace and passion to push towards brighter outcomes. She has committed her to work with youth because she knows that youth are passionate, creative, innovative, curious, and powerful in promoting healthy change in our communities.