Kimberly Treharne

Kimberly Treharne has extensive work experience in the field of early childhood development and mental health. Kimberly is currently serving as the Chief Program Officer at The Florida Center for Early Childhood, Inc., overseeing various programs and services. Prior to this role, they worked as the Chief Operating Officer at the same organization.

Before joining The Florida Center for Early Childhood, Inc., Kimberly worked as the Clinical Director at All Star Children's Foundation, where they developed evidence-based clinical programming to address complex trauma in children and families involved in the child welfare system. Kimberly also collaborated with national child trauma experts to develop a range of supportive services.

Kimberly has also held positions at THE FLORIDA CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD, INC., including Program Director for the Early Childhood Court and Clinical Director, where they oversaw operations and provided specialized mental health services for young children.

Earlier in their career, they worked as a Graduate Assistant and Research Coordinator at the University of South Florida, focusing on the psychosocial experiences of adult black women and coordinating a research-based prevention and diversion program for at-risk youth. Kimberly also served as a Preschool Teacher at Forty Carrots Family Center.

Overall, Kimberly Treharne has a diverse background in early childhood development, mental health, research, and program coordination.

Kimberly Treharne's education history includes a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, obtained from the University of South Florida from 2008 to 2010. During this time, they also earned a Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy. Prior to that, they completed a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology and Philosophy at Oakland University from 2003 to 2007. In 2002, they attended Baylor University, although it is not specified if they obtained a degree there. In 1997, they received the Ontario Scholar designation from Appleby College.

Additionally, Kimberly has obtained various certifications. These include being a Rutger's Adoption Competency Trainer from the Florida Department of Children and Families (obtained in 2016), a Florida Qualified Supervisor for Mental Health Counselor Interns from the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling (obtained in 2015), and Rutger's Adoption Competency from the Florida Department of Children and Families (obtained in 2014). Kimberly is also a certified Circle of Security Parent Educator (obtained in 2012) and completed training in Fussy Baby Network Facilitating Attuned Interactions (FAN) and Developmental-Individual Difference Relationship-Based Model (DIR) Floortime in 2012 and 2011 respectively. Furthermore, they have certifications in Play Therapy from the University of South Florida (obtained in 2010) and Attachment, Self-Regulation and Competency (ARC) from the Center for Trauma Training. Kimberly also holds the title of Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE) - Facilitator from the ICARE Collaborative International. Lastly, they have completed training as a Harris Institute Infant Mental Health Specialist from Florida State University.