Kimberly Kolakowski

About Kimberly Kolakowski

I am a motivated and energetic management and leadership professional. An astute learner and self-starter, I use a strengths-based management approach and am skilled at developing and fostering a winning team. I am passionate about serving others and giving back to my community. Specialties: Team motivation, networking and public relations, creativity and forward thinker, grant writing, public speaking, community partnerships,

Experience

1. Executive Director

   Firefly

   May 2018 — Present · Council Bluffs, IA, US

   Firefly, formerly FAMILY, Inc, holds a core belief that each child, family, and community we serve has their own inherent inner light. We recognize that, for some, environmental circumstances and life experiences may dim, or even extinguish, that light. As Fireflies, we provide the spark of potential that empowers those we serve to reignite the strengths they already hold within and illuminate a brighter and more hopeful path forward for the future!Our mission is to engage and educate our community, inspiring a healthy future through literacy, family, and public health services. We envision a resilient community built on strong partnerships and trust, with equitable opportunities to thrive.Serving nearly individuals annually, Firefly is building a brighter future for western Iowa. Join us in creating generational impact at

Education

• University of Nebraska at Omaha

  MS, Criminal Justice

  2003 — 2005

• University of Nebraska at Omaha

  BS, Criminal Justice

  1997 — 2000

• Papillion LaVista High School

  High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

  1992 — 1996