Kimberly Culley
Human Factors Expert
- Role
- Forensic Expert Human Factors at Aperture LLC
- Location
- Norfolk, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
Forensic Expert Human Factors
Sep 2025 — Present
Human Factors and Performance Excellence expert with 15+ years’ experience in forensic investigation, organizational risk analysis, and human-system integration in complex, high-risk environments (to include nuclear, naval, aviation, and defense sectors). Specializes in accident investigation, human error analysis, systems-level root cause analysis, and the application of human factors science to improve safety and operational outcomes. Frequently consulted by high-level leadership (DoD, Navy, Naval Reactors, National Nuclear Security) and recognized for the application of human factors principles to real-world failure events and translating complex data into actionable insights in safety-critical domains (aviation, military, nuclear, transportation, etc.)- Certified Human Factors Professional- Certified Systems Engineering Professional- Certificate of Advanced-level training in National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Cognitive Interviewing for Accident Investigators- Completed Expert Level training in Crew Endurance Management at U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters- 2021 Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award, 2025 Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award, 2019 Secretary of the Navy Safety Excellence Award
Education
University of Scranton
BS, Secondary Education- English
2001 — 2004
Marywood University
MA, Psychology (Industrial/Organizational focus)
2005 — 2008
Old Dominion University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Human Factors
2010 — 2013
Villanova University
Secondary Education: English
1999 — 2001
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