Kimberly "K2" Kindig - CEO
As a native Nevadan, accomplished leader, and change agent, Kimberly has dedicated the last 15 years of her professional career to building, strengthening, and advancing local nonprofit organizations, creating access to essential services and resources for the most vulnerable and underserved in the Las Vegas community.
Leading Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada as its first CEO has been a career highlight for Kimberly. The role has enabled her to utilize the skills she has honed in strategic planning, financial oversight, fundraising, personnel management, program implementation, and evaluation. Kimberly believes these skills and her passion for serving others have enabled her to lead the organization through some of the most challenging times for Candlelighters’ families while also celebrating its 45th anniversary in Las Vegas in 2023.
Prior to being named CEO of Candlelighters, Kimberly spent 6 years at The Mob Museum in leadership roles as Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships and Director of Development & Membership.
Before The Mob Museum, Kimberly worked with several local social service organizations, providing direct community services, including leading senior programs and refugee services for Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada.
Kimberly earned a BA degree in Political Science and Spanish from Vanderbilt University and received her MS in Nonprofit Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania.
Fun Facts:
- Kimberly reads 80 – 90 books a year.
- Kimberly is married to an identical twin.
- Kimberly sang “Home Means Nevada” every day in 4th grade.
