Kimberly Gold

Kimberly Gold has a strong background in the community college system, with experience dating back to 1999. Most recently, they served as the Chief of Staff for the North Carolina Community College System starting in November 2021. Prior to that, they held the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Academic Officer from July 2019 to November 2021. Before joining the North Carolina Community College System, they were the President of Robeson Community College from January 2017 to June 2019. Additionally, they held various roles at Isothermal Community College, including Executive Vice President from January 2014 to December 2016, Vice President of Academic and Student Services from January 2009 to January 2014, Dean of Business Sciences from January 2005 to January 2009, and Accounting and Economics Faculty Member from January 1999 to January 2005.

Kimberly Gold has a diverse education history. Kimberly obtained their Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management, General from UNC Chapel Hill in 1987. From 1989 to 1995, they pursued a Master's degree in Business Administration from Western Carolina University. Later, in 2000-2001, they attended East Carolina University to acquire a Graduate Certificate in Economics. Most recently, from 2004 to 2007, they completed their Doctor of Education in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration from Appalachian State University.