Kimberlie holds a Bachelor's Degree from McNeese State University and a Master's in Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University. A passionate advocate for community and economic development, they serve on several key committees, including the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance-Education and Workforce Committee, the State of Louisiana Region 5 CAAT Committee, the Louisiana Balance of State Continuum of Care, the Mayor’s Commission on Disability, and Region 5 Career Technical Education (CTE).
Kimberlie Heckard, the Associate Director of Community Impact, has been pivotal in developing partnerships and driving community change for over six years. Kimberlie’s work is centered around Youth Opportunity, Financial Stability, Healthy Community and Community Resiliency, and her contributions have been instrumental to the team's success.
Outside of her professional commitments, she is a devoted parent and grandparent, with one daughter and a granddaughter. She is a passionate football fan with a deep love for the San Francisco 49ers.