Kim Roberts, PMP

Kim Roberts, PMP, has over 20 years of work experience in the healthcare industry, primarily in grant administration and program management roles. Currently, they serve as the Vice President for Advancement and Director of Grants at Lone Star Circle of Care, where they secure and administers $10 million in grants annually to provide healthcare to underserved populations. Kim coordinates the federal Section 330 Health Center Program grant application and leads the Big Pink Bus Mobile Mammography Program and HIV Prevention and Outreach Program.

Prior to their current role, Kim worked at the Texas Department of State Health Services for several years. Kim served as the Title V Block Grant Administrator, overseeing the application process, annual reports, and work plan for the $5 million Maternal and Child Health Services funding provided to Texas. Kim also conducted a needs assessment and determined the direction of future program activities.

Earlier in their career, Kim held various positions in the Office of Tobacco Prevention and Control and the Preventive and Primary Care Unit at the Texas Department of State Health Services. In these roles, they managed tobacco prevention initiatives and oversaw the planning, implementation, and evaluation of statewide projects. Kim also coordinated contracts, developed reporting tools, and provided technical assistance to contractors.

Kim also had brief stints at the American Cancer Society, where they worked as a Quitline Counselor and a Cancer Information Specialist. In these roles, they provided telephone counseling and support to individuals seeking to quit tobacco use and offered specialized technical assistance on cancer disease and treatment information.

Overall, Kim Roberts has a strong background in grant administration, program management, and healthcare services delivery. Kim'sexpertise lies in securing and managing funding, coordinating programs, and ensuring the provision of healthcare services to diverse populations.

Kim Roberts, PMP, obtained their Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) from The University of Texas at Austin. Kim attended the university from 1992 to 1997, specializing in the field of study of Social Work. In addition to their degree, Kim also holds the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, which they obtained from the Project Management Institute in March 2022.