Kimberly Weichel is a thought leader, social entrepreneur, citizen diplomat, educator and nonprofit leader who has worked on the forefront of building bridges between cultures and peoples for over thirty years. She is a passionate champion of women’s and girl’s agency, empowerment, and leadership, and has led projects, organizations and trainings fostering women’s leadership for decades. She and her husband teach courses at the Lifelong Learning Institute at American University. She has received numerous awards and fellowships, including a Rotary Peace Fellowship.
Kim’s broad global experience and cross-cultural background gives her a unique perspective, benefiting many communities through her work as a trainer, mentor, radio producer, speaker, and adviser to NGOs. She has led international programs, consulted with UN and other international agencies, and served on numerous boards.
Kim is a notable author and her other books have had international appeal: Our Voices Matter: Wisdom, Hope and Action for Our Time (Xlibris);Beyond Borders: One Woman’s Journey of Courage, Passion and Inspiration (Xlibris); Inside Crossroads (McGraw-Hill); The Future of the Pacific Rim (Praeger); and Healing the Heart of the World featured her chapter "The Feminine Front Line" (Elite). www.kimweichel.org