Kimberly Deterline

Kimberly Deterline has extensive experience in communications and narrative change. Kimberly currently works as the Communications Training Director at the Alliance for Safety and Justice, where they train staff, crime survivors, and advocates to effectively communicate their stories and promote policy change. Prior to this role, they served as the Communications Director for State Campaigns at the same organization, overseeing communications efforts in multiple states to pass criminal justice reform and support crime victims. Before joining the Alliance for Safety and Justice, Deterline worked as the Deputy Communications Director for Floridians for a Fair Democracy, where they contributed to the successful passage of a ballot initiative restoring voting rights to individuals with past felony convictions. Kimberly also has experience as a Narrative Change Consultant, helping organizations change public narratives to drive social change and defeat initiatives based on fear. Deterline has held various roles within the Alliance for Safety and Justice and Californians for Safety and Justice, including National Communications Consultant and Trainer and Interim Chief of Staff. Kimberly also has experience in organizational development, strategic communications, and staff development training through their work with Deterline Consulting. Additionally, Deterline co-founded and served as the Executive Director of We Interrupt This Message, a non-profit organization that trained non-profit leaders in strategic communications and community organizing to drive social policy change. Kimberly has also worked as the Interim Director at Media Alliance. Overall, Deterline has a strong background in communications, narrative change, and driving social change through effective storytelling and strategic planning.

Kimberly Deterline obtained a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley. It is unknown when they attended this university. From 2004 to 2006, they attended the Savannah College of Art and Design, although no specific degree or field of study is provided. Additionally, Kimberly participated in the Visiting Scholar Program at Harvard University, but the exact period of this program is unspecified as well. Kimberly also obtained certifications as an Agape Licensed Practitioner (ALSP) from Agape University of Transformational Studies in 2012 and as a Certified Pilates Instructor from Ellie Herman Pilates in 2003.