Yeon-Hee Lim co-sponsors the South San Francisco (SSF) Women’s Network and founded the SSF Women in Chemistry Committee at Merck’s SSF site. Her initiatives and leadership, coupled with steadfast mentorship, have played an essential role in fostering the professional development of diverse talent, leading to increased engagement and recognition, and contributing to a positive cultural shift towards inclusivity. Externally, Yeon-Hee’s involvement in the American Chemical Society Women Chemists Committee (WCC) reflects her dedication to promoting DEI in the broader scientific community. Her initiatives involving the WCC Research Award Career Panel Event during the pandemic and her leadership in the WCC Travel Award Program have meaningfully contributed to enhancing the visibility and engagement of junior women chemists globally. Yeon-Hee’s profound efforts to support and advocate for women and underrepresented scientists underscore her deep commitment to nurturing a diverse, inclusive, and empowering culture in the scientific community.
