Kim Link is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing and Allied Health at WKU and serves as Director of the WKU Center for Rural Health. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2004) from WKU, a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (2006) from Vanderbilt University, a post-master's degree in Nursing Education (2013) from WKU, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (2016) from WKU. Dr. Link is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and maintains an active clinical practice.

 Dr. Link has taught in WKU's BSN program since 2012. Her teaching experience includes Mental Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing Clinical, Complementary Health Care, and Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice.

 Dr. Link's research interests include rural health disparities, access to mental and behavioral healthcare, suicide prevention, workforce health and well-being, and improving healthcare services for underserved populations. Her interdisciplinary research focuses on community-engaged approaches to addressing rural health needs, strengthening healthcare workforce development, and improving access to care. Her university and community service emphasizes applied research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community health improvement.