Kim Caldwell

Founder, Caldwell Connect

Austin

Kim Caldwell is a native Austinite with a passion for connecting people. For the last 15 years she has partnered with mission-driven people and organizations across the country to plan their bold steps forward. In 2019 Kim founded Caldwell Connect to provide consulting and workshops that facilitate values-based planning, communication, and storytelling.

During the 2018 election cycle, Kim trained more than a thousand women to run for office through workshops across the state as the Program Director at Annie’s List. Previously she provided capacity building as a Senior Program Manager at the No Kid Hungry Center for Best Practices in DC and as a consultant at Mission Capital. In her glorious 20s, Kim served on the boards for local Young Nonprofit Professionals Networks in Austin and in Little Rock, and spent five years on the board of the national organization. She has earned a Master of Public Service, a BS in Public Relations, and a B+ in adulting.

In 2020 Kim joined the City of Austin Homelessness Priority Communication Team to engage the community in a compassionate conversation around ending homelessness. Kim serves on the Board of All Girls Considered and volunteers with Family Eldercare.

Kim lives in central-ish Austin with her introverted husband and two energetic daughters. When she isn't working, Kim spends her days parenting, adventuring mildly, wandering HEB, practicing yoga and completing small tasks for her mother.