Kim (Kluck) Pepper
About Kim (Kluck) Pepper
Kim (Kluck) Pepper serves as the Chief Program Officer at Sabathani Community Center, bringing extensive experience in program management and marketing. With a background that includes leadership roles at Pillsbury United Communities and a strong educational foundation from The Wharton School and Dartmouth College, Pepper specializes in developing practical solutions and enhancing stakeholder engagement.
Current Role at Sabathani Community Center
Kim Pepper serves as the Chief Program Officer at Sabathani Community Center, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing program development and implementation, ensuring that the center effectively meets the needs of the community in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her focus includes creating pathways for families to improve their quality of life and establishing partnerships that benefit both the center and its stakeholders.
Previous Experience at Pillsbury United Communities
Prior to her current role, Kim Pepper worked at Pillsbury United Communities in various capacities. She served as Chief Engagement Officer from 2020 to 2022, where she focused on enhancing community engagement. Before that, she was the Director of Brand Marketing and Advancement for a year in 2018. Additionally, she held the position of Head of Programs from 2022 to 2023, managing programmatic initiatives and community outreach efforts.
Educational Background and Specializations
Kim Pepper holds an MBA from The Wharton School, where she studied Marketing and Human Resources from 1994 to 1996. She also earned a BA in Anthropology and Psychology from Dartmouth College between 1986 and 1990. Currently, she is pursuing a Certificate in Fundraising at the University of St. Thomas, which she began in 2018. Her educational background supports her specialization in deconstructing complex challenges and developing practical solutions.
Career History in Marketing and Strategy
Throughout her career, Kim Pepper has held various marketing and strategic roles. She worked at General Mills as an Assistant Marketing Manager from 1996 to 1999 and later at BBDO Minneapolis as VP, Account Director from 2006 to 2007. She also spent a decade at KHJ Brand Activation as VP/Senior Strategist from 2008 to 2018, where she developed purpose-based messaging strategies to enhance stakeholder engagement. Her experience includes managing revenue and expenses to maximize return on investment.
Expertise in Building Partnerships
Kim Pepper has a strong focus on establishing trust-based partnerships with clients, suppliers, and funders. Her approach aims to optimize mutual benefits and enhance collaboration across various sectors. She is passionate about creating pathways that enable families to achieve their best lives, reflecting her commitment to community development and support.