Kim Mercado

Kim Mercado has a diverse background in event management and marketing. They most recently served as the Director of Corporate and Community Philanthropy at Ronald McDonald House Charities® of San Diego. Prior to that, they held various roles at the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, including Senior Director of Marketing & Events and Director of Marketing and Events. They also worked as the Development Manager at the Arthritis Foundation and as a Marketing Coordinator at Boston Properties. Earlier in their career, they held positions at the Yerba Buena Community Benefit District, Santa Barbara Downtown Organization, Glen Annie Golf Club, and Citrix Online.

Kim Mercado earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Sociology from UC Santa Barbara, which they attended from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, Kim obtained certifications in Marketing Foundations and Pivoting to Virtual Events from LinkedIn in January 2021.