In this episode of The Things We Have Learned, I sit down with Kim L. Hunt (she/her), a dynamic leader whose path has taken her from studying journalism at Iowa State University to impactful roles at AIDS Foundation Chicago. We trace the moments that shaped her journey: changing careers, navigating personal identity in professional spaces, and leaning into relational leadership to build trust and community.

Kim opens up about what it meant to come out at work, the challenges of pivoting into nonprofit leadership, and how vulnerability can be a strength in high-stakes environments. Along the way, she shares grounded lessons on leading with empathy, managing transitions, and the power of leaning into one’s values when the road ahead feels uncertain.

If you're curious about nonprofit leadership, career transitions, identity and belonging at work, or how to lead with heart in times of change — this conversation is for you.