Kim’s story began in Eden Prairie, with her parents, twin sister, younger sister, and a Golden Retriever. Her childhood was defined by simple, meaningful moments—her mom at home and her dad working hard as a maintenance worker. Every summer, the family piled into their Volkswagen camper, to explore National Parks long before "van life" was a trend. These road trips planted a seed: the world was big, and Kim wanted to see it all.

In college, every spare cent went toward a plane ticket. From studying abroad in South Africa and Ghana to reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro and Machu Picchu, Kim’s 20’s were spent wandering the world.

To keep the adventure going after college, she moved to New York City at 23 to become a flight attendant. For seven years, she lived out of a backpack, working flights and then spending her days off in youth hostels across the globe.

She never forgot who helped her get there. Because her parents sacrificed so much to put her through school, Kim took them on an international trip once a year.

At 30, Kim felt the pull of home. She returned to her Minnesota roots, purchasing her grandmother’s house at a great family rate. She began to garden, became a beekeeper and raised backyard chickens.

Today, Kim’s adventurous spirit has turned toward her community. Whether she’s co-founding a non-profit, serving on a committee for a local food shelf, representing her neighbors as a commissioner to city council , or hanging out with parents and children she met at early childhood classes, she leads with her heart. If she needs to let off some steam, you’ll see her boxing at an all women’s class.