As the Associate Director of Strategy and Sustainability in the Office of Children’s Affairs for the City and County of Denver, Kim is responsible for advocating for what’s best in the Out-of -School Time field. Working closely with youth serving Community Based Organizations to find sustainable dollars to ensure equity among all elementary schools in DPS.

Kim’s previous role was the Senior VP of Youth Development for the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver for the past 22 years. Throughout her career, she advanced the organizations impact on youth and families across the metro area resulting in the Denver Y becoming one of the largest youth organizations in the state of Colorado – serving 24,000 youth each year. Addressed the achievement gap in vulnerable communities across the metro area by securing funding and establishing the YMCA Power Scholars program, resulting in more than 1200 kids improving literacy and math skills each summer.

Kim is thrilled to be part of the CAP board, and is looking forward to making a positive impact for all youth statewide.