Kimberly Ellis

In addition to being the Executive Director of Emerge California, Kimberly also serves on the Richmond Community Development Commission. Prior to becoming the Executive Director, she was Emerge America's National Affiliate Director. A 2007 Emerge California graduate, Kimberly also has personal experience with the Emerge program and the mission of the organization. The majority of Kimberly's background and experience is in operations management and infrastructure development and implementation. She has worked in private industry, the government and the non-profit sector. Kimberly is passionate about empowering women and helping Emerge America bolster its brand and influence as the program grows from state to state.

Kimberly has two children and holds a B.A. in English from Jacksonville University and a J.D. from the John F. Kennedy School of Law.