STRATEGIC ADVISOR | GROWTH PARTNER | CREATIVE CATALYST
How Can I Help?
Who I Am & What I Do
I am a strategic advisor and interim leader who partners with CEOs, boards, and philanthropists at pivotal moments. My career bridges nonprofit and for-profit leadership — from guiding foundations and community initiatives through growth and transition to strengthening educational institutions, advancing the arts, and directing national campaigns for global entertainment brands.
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What sets my work apart is not only the strategies I design, but the way I embed inside organizations to support the people doing the work. I stand alongside leaders and teams during times of transition, helping them clarify priorities, align around purpose, and build the structures that make ambitious visions achievable.
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Across every engagement — whether in philanthropy, education, the arts, or mission-driven enterprises — my focus is the same: creating clarity, momentum, and results that strengthen organizations and the communities they serve.
What Sets Me Apart
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Connecting Vision to Execution – I ensure ideas don't just stay ideas – I turn them into actionable strategies that move organizations forward.
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Building Momentum & Alignment – I bring boards, funders, and leadership teams together around a shared vision.
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Cross-Sector Fluency – With senior roles in advertising, higher education, philanthropy, and nonprofits, I translate insights across sectors to unlock growth.
Who I Work With​
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Foundations & Philanthropic Organizations – Enhancing impact and strengthening strategic initiatives.
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Nonprofit CEOs & Leadership Teams – Leading through growth, change, or leadership transitions.
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Mission-Driven Companies – Aligning purpose, growth, and storytelling to build engagement.
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Entrepreneurs & Visionary Individuals – Turning ambitious ideas into sustainable strategies.​
If you have an interesting project you'd like to discuss or want more information about
ways I can help, please get in touch.
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QUALIFICATIONS
I bring 30 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, marketing, and fundraising, with a strong focus on aligning funding strategies with mission-driven goals. I have worked extensively with community foundations, healthcare institutions, educational organizations, nonprofits, and regional initiatives to drive growth and transformation. Earlier in my career, I honed business acumen in New York’s advertising industry, leading national campaigns for major entertainment clients including ABC Television, ABC Daytime, Showtime Networks, National Geographic Channel, and Bravo.
RECENT PROJECTS
Community Health & Wellness Center (CT)
Served as strategic advisor to the CEO, providing trusted counsel during the launch of a new regional Federally Qualified Health Center and strengthening the organization’s visibility and sustainability. Built the first development and marketing offices, including hiring senior staff, creating fundraising infrastructure, annual appeals, a case for support, board engagement, donor outreach, and strategic partnerships. Directed a full rebrand—website redesign, annual report, and multi-channel marketing—and expanded community support through events, publicity, and direct engagement. Positioned the CEO through thought leadership and key introductions, while advising staff and supporting operations to enable growth.
Foundation for Community Health (NY/CT)
Partnered with the CEO and Program Director to implement a major advocacy and storytelling initiative. Guided strategy development, organized frameworks and dissemination tools, and helped build internal capacity to amplify rural health voices and influence policy conversations at the state and federal levels.
Stevenson School (CA)
Provided interim leadership during a transition, strengthening outreach and enrollment strategy.
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (MA)
Returned to BTCF to lead communications and donor engagement during a leadership transition.
Berkshire Museum (MA)
Conducted an in-depth strategic assessment to inform board and leadership priorities.
EXPERIENCE
Kimberly M Rock LLC Falls Village, CT, Principal, 2018 - present
Bard College at Simon’s Rock Great Barrington, MA, Director of Marketing & Communications, 2013 - 2018
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Sheffield, MA, Director of Marketing & Communications, 2010 - 2013
MK Advertising New York, NY, Partner & Vice President, Agency Lead: Showtime Networks, ABC Daytime, National Geographic Channel, Bravo 1998 - 2005
Grey Entertainment, a division of Grey Advertising New York, NY, Creative & Account Supervisor, ABC Television Movies & Mini-Series, 1998 - 2005
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Advisory Committee Member, Fund for the Northwest Corner, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Partnering with community leaders, funders, and nonprofits to ensure equitable resource allocation and measurable community impact.