CEO | Heurich House Museum
March 2011 - Present
Provide visionary leadership, transforming historic site into a community hub and inclusive public educational leader in one of America's most competitive cultural markets
Leadership & Governance
Align collaboratively-developed annual plans with strategic goals, utilizing data and self-evaluations to improve and grow
Create a trusting, growth-oriented, team-centered work environment
Prioritize DEAI in strategic plans, research and programming priorities, and staffing and recruitment practices, and explore internal organizational biases
Act as in-house legal counsel, ensuring compliance with all applicable legal requirements, including significant historic property restrictions
Program Development
Oversee conservation of 125 year old historic landmark that is among the most protected buildings in DC, including its collections and archives
Provide direction for historic interpretation that elevates inclusive storytelling
Use compelling storytelling to help visitors make connections between the past and present to inspire future action, exploring the themes of the built environment, design, and craft, labor, and immigration
Invent Urban Manufacturing Incubator service program that connects to educational mission and serves hundreds of local artisans annually
Communication & Collaboration
Elevate the design of communication in all aspects of the organization, from social media and branding to exhibits and public programming
Create and implement comprehensive marketing plan focused on digital platforms and earned media
Build strong connected networks for mutual benefit and public good, that includes government officials, professional and civic organizations, and the media
Development & Fundraising
Develop forward-thinking business model using an entrepreneurial spirit, drawing dedicated supporters who believe in the organization’s work, and utilizing comprehensive data management tools
Develop growth strategies using diverse revenue streams, increasing organizational budget from $250,000 to $1M over 10 years, and growing contributed revenue from 0% to 50% of budget in three years. During pandemic, attract $450,000 from new revenue sources, stabilizing finances
Prepare and monitor annual, capital, and project budgets, and provide the Board with timely financial data for budgeting decisions and resource development plans. Work with investment manager to provide healthy stewardship of endowment
Attorney | Law Office of Kimberly Bender
2009 - Present
Advised non-profit organizations through the incorporation process, from mission development through application for state and federal non-profit status. Provided business development consultation. Created and reviewed contracts.
Attorney | Mackie Shea O'Brien + Klavens Law Group
2007 - 2009
Represented corporations and municipalities on issues related to land use and zoning, historic preservation, and business operations.
EDUCATION
TULANE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL
JD | Environmental Law | 2006
CONNECTICUT COLLEGE
BA | International Relations | 2000
KELLOGG SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Executive Leadership Program | 2021
PROFESSIONAL
BOARDS & PUBLIC SERVICE
DC Archives Foundation Founder & President | January 2024 - Present
Association of the Oldest Inhabitants of DC Board | 2023 - Present
DC Council Archives Advisory Group Appointee | November 2021 - May 2024
Dupont BID Public Space Advisory Committee Member | July 2019 - Present
DC Historical Studies Conference Planning Committee | 2019 - Present
DC Archives Advocates Co-Founder | November 2019 - January 2024
The Lois Roth Endowment Treasurer | March 2014 - August 2020
AWARDS
40 Under 40 | Washington Business Journal | 2017
BAR LICENSES
Washington, DC | Massachusetts