Kimberly Caughell is a longtime resident of Summerville, South Carolina, where she has lived for over 14 years. With a career spanning more than 17 years at the Summerville Family YMCA, Kimberly held various leadership roles in Programs, Membership, Marketing, and Development. In her development role, she secured and managed multiple grants, developed a comprehensive donor stewardship plan, and led successful annual giving campaigns, raising over $100K to advance the YMCA’s mission.

Her marketing expertise includes managing eight social media channels, designing brand-specific materials such as billboards, and analyzing website traffic. Kimberly’s 10 years of experience coordinating the Flowertown Festival allowed her to cultivate valuable relationships with local businesses and organizations.

In 2022, she joined the Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce as the Director of Business and Community Engagement, working with local businesses and nonprofit Chamber members through events and programs. Currently, she serves as the Marketing and Development Director for the Dorchester Two Educational Foundation, bringing her back to her nonprofit roots by connecting the local business community with educators and engaging donors through impactful events and campaigns.

Proficient in event planning, sponsorship development, and marketing strategies, Kimberly is passionate about collaboration and using her expertise to help others. In her personal life, she enjoys hiking and biking the scenic trails of Dorchester County with her family. Kimberly and her husband, Matthew, have a blended family of seven children.

As a consultant with Lisle Consulting Group, Kimberly is excited to leverage her talents to help clients grow and achieve their goals. Her guiding principle is best reflected in her favorite quote: “Kindness is a language that the blind can see and the deaf can hear.”