In 2024, Kim Koro ’86 (JD) was recognized as one of the Top 100 Women in Technology by Technology Magazine. This prestigious list honored influential leaders and pioneers in the technology industry who are driving momentum, innovation, and investment while also supporting underrepresented groups. These women are creating opportunities for new faces, growth, and innovation in the field.
With over 35 years of experience at Qualcomm, Inc., Koro currently serves as the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Qualcomm Government Technologies (QGOV). In this role, she works with government agencies at the federal, state, and local levels to apply advances in commercial wireless technology for mission performance. Koro’s focus is on driving innovation through public and private partnerships, particularly in areas such as advanced connectivity, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and edge computing.
In addition to her work at QGOV, Koro is a member of the University of San Diego’s Board of Trustees and Law School Board of Visitors. She received the USD School of Law’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 2020 and established two endowed scholarships with her husband Mark to support law students with financial need, merit