Women To Watch 2025 honoree Dr. Kim D. Moore

Dr. Kim D. Moore, author of “You’re in the Leadership Chair, Now What?” is an

Executive Director and Founding Member of the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team. Drawing from her extensive military and educational leadership experience, her book provides practical guidance for new and seasoned leaders navigating organizational challenges.

A retired U.S. Army Chemical Corps Officer, Dr. Moore specialized in Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) Warfare and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) during her military career. Her last assignment was at the Pentagon, working as a staff member for the Secretary of Defense. After retiring from the Army, she briefly spent time in corporate America, where she further developed her leadership skills before transitioning to a career in education.

Dr. Moore has held various leadership roles in her educational career, including teacher, administrator, principal, director, and assistant superintendent, and is currently serving as a superintendent. She also served as an Adjunct Faculty Member at the University of Phoenix and Nova Southeastern University, where she shared her passion for leadership and education.

Named one of the “Women to Watch 2024” by Black Leaders Worldwide, Dr. Moore is celebrated as a trailblazing leader. She received the “Education Award” from the NAACP Columbia, SC Branch for her commitment to educational excellence. Dr. Moore also earned the “Passing the Torch Leadership Award” from the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Tampa Bay Chapter, honoring her mentorship and inspiration to future leaders.

Her academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Widener University, a Master’s degree in Administration from Central Michigan University, an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership, and a Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership with a focus on Organizational Leadership and Urban Education from Nova Southeastern University. In addition to her academic achievements, Dr. Moore is a certified DISC Consultant, Working Genius Expert, and Youth Facilitator.

Dr. Moore is passionate about leadership and education, and her philosophy, which she articulates in her book and daily practice, is to lead by example, inspiring those around

her to strive for excellence in every endeavor.