August 2022 Monthly Meeting - Building Your Brand

Kimberly Baker is the Director of Development and Marketing at Valiant Cross Academy. Her love for children and education drew her to the first all-male school in Montgomery, AL that transcends the challenges facing young, African American males. She began working at the organization shortly after it opened its doors in 2015. Since then, she has brought national attention to the school by receiving the USA TODAY - A Community Thrives National Grant, the State Farm Neighborhood Assist National Grant as well as receiving the “Official Bicentennial School” designation by Governor Kay Ivey. In just six short years, the school has won over 100 grants and awards under her guidance.

Kimberly has over17 years of experience with the non-profit community in leadership, marketing, and public relations. Previously, her career was in the healthcare industry as a Director of Brand Management for a ophthalmic, surgical device company. She has served and…