Women To Watch 2025 honoree Dr. Kimberly A. Moore

Dr. Kimberly Moore is a visionary leader, workforce innovator, and education advocate with over two decades of experience in transforming organizations and empowering leaders across various sectors. As the Chief Innovator and Principal at Envision Moore Consulting Group, a national strategy consulting firm, Dr. Moore focuses on guiding organizations through pivotal transitions, particularly in the areas of education, workforce development, and innovation. She is passionate about catalyzing leadership initiatives that foster innovation, equity, and forward-thinking strategies.

Throughout her career, Dr. Moore has been recognized for her ability to turn complex challenges into actionable solutions, particularly in cross-sector collaborations, work-based learning, and scaled workforce development efforts. Her leadership roles have spanned the academic arena, including serving as the Vice President for Workforce Innovation for over a decade. Her work in this field has been nationally recognized by the Bellwether College Consortium, where she was named a top 10 finalist for workforce development program best practices in consecutive years, with programs identified for replication.

Additionally, Dr. Moore has held the position of CEO for a regional workforce and economic development organization, consistently achieving impactful outcomes for communities, businesses, and learners. Her contributions have earned her numerous accolades, including the Aspen Rising President Fellow, the Idahlynn Karre Exemplary Leadership Award, Leadership Pacesetter, and recognition as Innovator of the Year.

Dr. Moore served on the FAMU Board of Trustees for over a decade, including eight years as Vice Chair. During this time, she oversaw the Budget, Finance, and Facilities Committee. She also served as the inaugural Career Pathways Council Chair, advancing pathways for students across the K-20 system. Her service extended to roles such as Chair of the Leon County Research Development Authority, President of the Wakulla Chamber of Commerce, and Vice Chair of Economic Vitality. Currently, she serves on the Board of Trustees for Omicron Delta Kappa, The Myers-Briggs Company Customer Advisory Board, Rutgers University Hidden Innovation Advisory Board, Chair of MakerUSA, and the Association of Change Management Professionals Digital Learning Committee.

At the heart of Dr. Moore's work is a commitment to fostering opportunity, innovation, and personal growth. She is driven by a desire to empower individuals and communities, believing that transformative leadership is about serving others with humility and vision. Her humanitarian spirit shines through in her mentorship of women aspiring to leadership roles, especially those aiming for the C-suite. Through her #SayMoore podcast, Dr. Moore shares and amplifies the stories of women’s journeys, inspiring others to pursue their dreams with confidence. She also serves as a convener of leaders through her Workforce Insights podcast, which brings together voices from education, nonprofits, industry, and government to discuss leadership, innovation, collaboration, and industry trends.

Looking to the future, Dr. Moore is focused on expanding her impact through educational and workforce keynotes and speaking engagements, particularly through industry trade associations like ASAE and SHRM. She also plans to continue providing insightful, future-ready leadership strategies through her podcasts and consulting work, helping organizations navigate change and innovate for the future.

In her personal life, Dr. Moore values family, faith, and community. She draws strength from her upbringing, which instilled in her a sense of purpose and dedication to making a difference. When not working, she enjoys traveling, exploring new ideas, mentoring emerging leaders, gardening and spending quality time with loved ones.