CONSULTANT
As Design Specialist at Dynamic Perspectives, Kim blends her love of visual storytelling with her enthusiasm for developing leaders.
With diverse design experience both in the US and Europe, Kim has contributed to many organizations in the areas of leadership development, non-profit work, disabled sports, and European youth projects. Her contagious creativity, appreciation of cultural diversity, and dedication to promoting equality have allowed her to use her skills to inspire collaboration, drive meaningful change, and empower individuals from all backgrounds to reach their full potential. She passionate about helping others identify their strengths and use them in a life-giving way.
She calls both the US and Portugal home, can tell you where to get just about anything second-hand, almost always has a book with her, and considers travel one of life’s greatest opportunities.
After studying Communication and Leadership Development and putting her study into practice in this area, she branched out as an event coordinator in the area of disabled athletics. Through coordination of various local, regional and national Powerchair Football competitions in the Southeastern US, she was invited to participate in the Secretariat of the International Powerchair Football Federation (FIPFA), developing the sport in various aspects across Europe. Her involvement in the disabled community led her to become coordinator of the Volunteer Department at the Cerebral Palsy
Center of Coimbra, Portugal, where she created and managed European volunteer projects for 12 years. Recently having returned to the area of leadership development, her experience in communication, coordination, brand development, and visual strategizing has come to the forefront of her current role at Dynamic Perspectives
BA in Human Communication and Leadership Development - Bethel University
While working as an event coordinator for a non-profit in Atlanta that promoted electric wheelchair soccer in 2006, Kim met her now-husband, coach of the Portuguese national team. They collaborated at an event that culminated in the creation of the International Powerchair Football Federation (FIPFA) and then went their separate ways. Reuniting at the first powerchair football world cup in Japan in 2007, they decided to give long-distance dating a try, then married in Atlanta 3 years later and started their life together in Portugal shortly after. Currently living in Coimbra, Portugal, Kim has 2 daughters who teach her lots about patience and grace every day, and appreciates her flexible work schedule that allows her to participate in their activities. Treasure hunting occupies part of her free time, as her love of storytelling frequently takes her to flea markets to add to her antique and vintage collections. She also loves singing in a choir, exploring in nature, and traveling to experience new cultures with her family!
~ I believe that everyone has value, and recognizing value in others is critical to working as a team and maintaining life-giving relationships.
~ I believe in celebrating… just about everything! Opting for a grateful attitude has the potential to reframe any situation, offering new perspectives that foster growth.
I believe in not being afraid to ask questions, for curiosity is the catalyst for growth and understanding.
I believe in being sincere and genuine, and that honesty is always the best policy. Trust is built through transparent communication, reliability, and the courage to be authentic even when it's difficult.
I believe in second, third, and fourth chances, in work, life, and relationships. Failure is a comma, not a period.
I believe that community is one of our most valuable resources, and contributing to it is essential to creating a sense of belonging, mutual support, and shared purpose.
I believe that we always have something new to learn, be it a skill, a lesson, or a story that reshapes how we see ourselves and others.