Ask5: Public Service & Progress: A Veteran’s Road to Leadership with Kimberly Bobb, '17 & '24

Join us for Ask5: Public Service & Progress: A Veteran’s Road to Leadership, a conversation highlighting the inspiring career journey with Kimberly Bobb, ’17 & ’24. Bobb has served in both the military and state government. We’ll explore how she carved out her niche in leadership, the transitions between service and civilian roles, and the ways her degree supported her growth and opened new doors. This session offers valuable insights into advancing a meaningful career in public service, building leadership skills, and leveraging education to make an impact. Whether you’re a student, veteran, or aspiring public leader, join us for this conversation.

 

Bio: Kimberly Bobb is the Director of Administration for the NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV). Prior to coming to OPDV, Ms. Bobb served the State University of New York System Administration (SUNY), Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI) as Project Coordinator for the SUNY Hispanic Leadership Institute under the direction of the President of the University at Albany, Dr. Havidán Rodríguez , and as Executive Assistant to the Chief Officer of Academic Health and Hospital Affairs, Dr. Ricardo Azziz. Prior to her work in government, she served as Director of Finance and Administration for Family Planning Advocates of New York State/Planned Parenthood Advocates of New York.

Ms. Bobb served in the US Air Force and NYS Air National Guard, achieving the rank of Technical Sergeant (E5).

Ms. Bobb attended Empire State College, earning a Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs, Graduate Certificate in Not for Profit Management and the Empire State University earning a Master of Arts Degree in Social and Public Policy.

Ms. Bobb is married with five children and seven grandchildren.