Hello, I hope everyone is having a blessed week! Today I am interviewing Kim Collins. Kim Collins is , married to Bruce L. Collins Sr. for 28 years, mother of four young adults attends United Love church with Pastor Larry Stewart and is a graduate of Morgan State University with a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology & Public Health.
Kim is currently employed with the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Office of Regulatory Affairs as a Consumer Safety Officer. Kim has served the federal government for the past 23 years, with most of her career with the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Positions held during federal tenure have included, Team Leader, Department of Laboratory Medicine (NIH), Scientific Reviewer with Center for Devices & Lead Project Manager, Center for Tobacco Products (FDA).
Kim is also a member of the Loudoun County (VA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated and the founder and CEO of Pearls Empowerment, Inc., a non-profit faith-based mentoring program for girls & women. Pearls mission is Preparing, Equipping, Affirming, and Renewing young Ladies for Success! As a faith-based program, our goals are to use Biblical principles to encourage & equip each girl. We strive to meet girls “where they are” in their unique growth & development, cultivating confidence along the way. The process varies for each girl and the result is priceless, precious, valuable & irreplaceable. Pearls is a year-round program offering workshops & various initiatives revolving around a variety of themes including but not limited to: purity, leadership, self-esteem, self-awareness, mentoring, understanding their value, college readiness, culinary arts, civic engagement, STEM, life skills, etc.
Contact Her:
Kim Collins Founder, Executive Director | Pearls Empowerment, Inc.
703.439.0711 pearlsempowerment.org