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Alumni Success Story: Lina Kim Huffman '11

She remembers movie nights, study hours, and checking in for breakfast. “Living in the girls dorm was a blast. We made fun memories and lifelong friendships,” she said. 

These experiences taught Huffman to be disciplined with her time and to form healthy routines that she still cherishes. 

Huffman fondly recalls moments with math teacher Linda Harris and art teacher Tina Cheek. “I enjoyed taking advanced college algebra with Mrs. Harris and serving as a peer tutor for her students,” she said. Huffman also immersed herself in Cheek's art classes. “I would have never imagined painting a canvas as tall as me or making pottery for a grade at schools in Korea!” said Huffman. “It all happened thanks to Cheek’s genuine interest and encouragement.” 

Attending TFS changed the entire projectile of her life and career. “I remember being very timid and struggling academically when I first started at TFS as an eighth grader,” said Huffman. “Through support and encouragement from peers, faculty, and family, I graduated as the salutatorian of my graduating class.”

After graduating in 2011, Huffman attended Mercer University, where she completed her undergraduate degree and Doctor of Pharmacy degree. She began her work as a pharmacist. The best part about her work in pharmacy came from connecting with her patients as she guided them with their medication and vaccination needs –  especially during the pandemic. In 2022, she pivoted her career path. She now works at a pharmaceutical company specializing in regulatory submission strategy to the FDA in neurology and rare disease space. “I want to help as many patients as possible,” she said. 

Huffman is a new mom to a five-month-old baby boy. “Becoming a mom opened my eyes to appreciate every day and living in the moment,” said Huffman. “My goal is to be a great example to my children and for them to be proud of me, not for my accomplishments but for how I carried myself and treated others throughout my life and career.”   

Huffman encourages TFS students to set goals and dream big, but learn to be flexible. “I truly believe that everything happens for a reason, and through prayers and perseverance, you will always get what you truly deserve. You are exactly where you are meant to be. And remember -- your network is your net worth! Get out of your shell and connect with others on a similar journey or people you look up to."