Kim Alexis Newton possesses extensive experience in leadership and strategic roles across multiple industries. Currently serving as a Member of the Board of Directors at Big Lots Stores and involved in Leadership Programs at Netflix, Kim also authors for the Intentional Pause™ Project and is recognized as a Henry Crown Fellow at The Aspen Institute. Previous roles include Senior Vice President of Customer Experience, Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Business Development, and Vice President of North America Strategy & Planning at Hallmark Cards. Academic credentials include a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Accounting from Fisk University.