Kimberly Childs

I’m a mission-driven Partnerships & Outreach Specialist with 12+ years of experience building high-impact collaborations across healthcare, government, and mental health. I’m at my best when I combine strategic relationship-building with storytelling and digital engagement—whether working remotely or in hybrid settings.

In my most recent role, I developed and maintained partnerships for Social Security’s Ticket to Work Program with organizations including USA.gov, the Job Accommodation Network (JAN), and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. I supported monthly Work Incentive Seminar Events (WISE) by managing outreach and promotion, coordinating live Q&A, editing presentations, and creating supporting materials to improve the participant experience. I also recruited and managed guest contributors for Social Security’s Choose Work! Blog and created/edit digital content to strengthen visibility and brand awareness.

Earlier, I led community outreach work focused on patient engagement and program adoption. At Green Thumb Industries, I launched a patient-focused outreach program using New Patient Seminars, helped implement the Illinois Opioid Alternative Pilot Program by coordinating with physicians, medical teams, support groups, and current patients, and supported statewide growth during launch—while consistently exceeding physician outreach and inquiry goals. At BY YOUR SIDE–Autism Therapy Services, I drove community awareness during the launch of in-home therapy services and co-developed inclusive initiatives like “Sensory Friendly Movie Screenings,” plus contributed to marketing and internal newsletters.

Beyond partnerships and outreach, I’m a published writer and content strategist with a strong track record in blog, article, and web content development. As a freelance writer, I created promotional materials for small businesses, produced SEO articles, and consulted with nonprofits on content strategy, brand messaging, and public relations to strengthen outreach. I bring a practical digital toolset—Microsoft Office, Teams, Asana, Zoom, Canva, and Google Suite—paired with training in Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce.