Kim worked in the accounting field for 27 years. In her most recent job, she worked as an accountant in an accounting firm preparing various types of tax returns (individual, partnership, corporation, trust and nonprofit). Prior to that she worked as a technology consultant/accountant for another accounting firm.

Kim also worked for the Staffmark LLC corporate office as a Senior Accountant. She did extensive analysis of accounts and assisted with the preparation of forecasts and budgets.

Kim was introduced to the Down syndrome community when her daughter, who has Down syndrome, was born in2005. Kim got involved in her local DS group from 2007 – 2011, serving as treasurer, then president.

She began volunteering with IDSC by helping to edit photos for the IDSC photo campaign, joined the board of IDSC in 2015, and later joined the LuMind IDSC board before becoming a staff member.

Fun fact!
Kim lives in Arkansas with her husband, three daughters and cat who acts like a little brother. Her dad is originally from Egypt and her mom is originally from England.