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Kim Berry Jones
Author and President of the Kinship Fund
Author Bio
Kim Berry Jones is the President of the Kinship Fund, a private foundation that uplifts women and girls to stay in school, stay out of prison, and be rooted in possibility. Kim practices community-driven, trust-based philanthropy, building long-term partnerships that enable everyone in the community to thrive.
With C-Suite experience spanning healthcare, marketing, and nonprofit leadership, Kim knows that real innovation starts with the courage to imagine new ways forward. A highlight was launching the first full-tuition college scholarship in the nation for survivors of human trafficking.
Kim’s focus is on shaking up philanthropy and inspiring transformational impact as a speaker, author, and advocate.
Kim’s daughter, a special education teacher, and son, a police officer, are her greatest joy. She and her husband, Chris, live in San Diego and share the house with three dogs who also believe they have a seat at the table.
Kim's Book
Empathy Impact
In a time when the world feels divided, Empathy Impact: The Wild Effects of Kindness in Action reveals what happens when compassion becomes a catalyst for change.
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Through 15 powerful, true stories, extraordinary women share how empathy shaped their lives, their work, and their communities. These women lead nonprofits, champion justice, build bridges across difference, and find healing through forgiveness and love. Their stories show that empathy is not just a feeling, but a force that drives transformation—personally and globally.
