Kimberly Hambrick

Kimberly A. Hambrick, PhD | 1 Kimberly A. Hambrick, PhD Executive Leader | Change Strategist | Leadership Development Architect Winfield, WV|-- Summary Dr. Kimberly Hambrick is a transformational leader with more than 35 years of cross-sector impact at the intersection of organizational performance, leadership, educational consulting, and change management. Known for architecting leadership development ecosystems, spearheading high-stakes change initiatives, and cultivating resilient, future-ready organizations, she brings a proven ability to scale strategic initiatives in complex systems, influence senior stakeholders, and lead with both empathy and evidence. Her leadership style blends deep consulting acumen with a coach’s mindset—mobilizing teams around purpose, clarity, and outcomes. Dr. Hambrick is known for translating complex challenges into actionable strategies that improve organizational performance and long-term growth and sustainable change. Core Competencies • • • • • • • • Project Leadership and Strategic Planning Leadership Development and Coaching Organizational Change Management Cross-Functional Team Leadership Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Effective Communication Strategies Public and Private Sector Collaboration Noted for: • Uniting fragmented systems through strategic vision and collaborative execution • Creating high-trust cultures that accelerate change and empower leadership at all levels • Delivering lasting impact (sustainability) across government, nonprofit, and private sectors Market-Aligned Core Strengths • Strategic Project Leadership—Vision to implementation oversight of multi-year, multimillion dollar national and regional initiatives • Organizational Change Leadership—Certified in Kotter Change: driving cultural alignment and change adoption • Leadership Development and Coaching—ICF and Maxwell Leadership credentialed coach shaping growth mindsets and agile leader • Executive Stakeholder Engagement—Trusted advisor to senior leaders and federal, state, and private agencies • Cross-Sector Systems Thinking—Bridging private enterprise. and government and educational agencies to achieve results Kimberly A. Hambrick, PhD | 2 Education PhD, Capella University, Higher Education Administration (Minors in Measurement and Evaluation/Organization Change and Development), 2002 MA, Marshall University, Research and Evaluation, 1992 BS, West Virginia University, Journalism (Minor in Public Relations Emphasis and Business), 1987 Certifications/Licensures Kotter Change Certification, 2024 Certified Maxwell Leadership Certified Team, 2018 Associate Certified Coach, International Coach Federation, 2017 Certified Coach Program, Coach Training Alliance, 2014 Change Leadership, Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations, 2012 Negotiation Essentials, Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame, 2010 Employment History Westat | 2019 - Present Kimberly Hambrick Consulting, LLC, Winfield, WV | 2018 ICF, Charleston, WV | 2009 – 2018 Edvantia, Charleston, WV | 1989 – 2009 Professional Experience DIRECTOR | Region 5 Comprehensive Center | Westat Strategic Project Leadership | Executive Stakeholder Engagement | Change Enablement • Lead a $12.1M, five-year U.S. Department of Education cooperative agreement, managing crossfunctional delivery of technical assistance to state education agencies (SEAs) across four states. • Built and lead a 30+ member multidisciplinary team delivering systemic change, strategic planning, and leadership development in complex state ecosystems. • Designed and implemented scalable frameworks to enhance SEA leadership capabilities, resulting in increased local adoption of statewide reforms and improved collaboration across educational tiers. • Partner directly with senior federal officials, aligning regional efforts with national priorities while navigating high-stakes compliance and performance outcomes. • Drove program success and renewal through strategic positioning and stakeholder trust—sole individual to lead this region across all iterations of the Comprehensive Center program (22 years). • Embedded private-sector best practices (e.g., adaptive leadership, customer experience models) into public-sector change efforts, improving service delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. Kimberly A. Hambrick, PhD | 3 FOUNDER AND CEO | Kimberly Hambrick Consulting, LLC Leadership Coaching | Culture Change | Organizational Development • Provide executive coaching and leadership strategy services to private sectors, education firms, nonprofits, and mission-driven enterprises. • Specialize in cultivating leadership pipelines, aligning individual and organizational purpose, and building high-performing teams. • Delivered measurable improvements in client leadership confidence, team cohesion, and strategic execution capacity. • Leverage ICF coaching frameworks and Maxwell Leadership methodologies to unlock performance at all organizational levels. PRINCIPAL | ICF and Edvantia Multi-State Project Oversight | Evidence-Based Technical Assistance | Change Strategy • Directed regional and national education contracts for the U.S. Department of Education, overseeing TA delivery to SEAs and LEAs across up to 9 states. • Led cross-state capacity-building initiatives focused on sustainable reform, leadership development, and instructional innovation. • Managed project portfolios exceeding $20M, ensuring alignment with performance metrics, client outcomes, and equity-centered frameworks. • Spearheaded needs-sensing, collaboration infrastructure, and coordination for federally funded labs and centers. • Successfully bridged data-driven strategy with human-centered design to improve implementation outcomes and organizational buy-in.