Kimberly White - Career & Networking Center

Mission Matters

Kimberly White is the Executive Director of the Career & Networking Center (CNC), a company that provides diverse resources to empower individuals to achieve fulfilling employment. She is a visionary leader who champions career transformation and community service. Having begun her journey assisting military personnel in career transitions, Kimberly brought her expertise to CNC in 2005. Her leadership skills flourished as she expanded CNC's services and community outreach, leading the organization to new heights. An influential leader dedicated to advancing equity, Kimberly serves as director on boards of the Naperville Neighbors United, Turning Pointe Autism Foundation, and the Indian Prairie Educational Foundation. In 2020, she was nominated as Chairperson of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee for the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce in 2020.

In this episode…

What does it take to make a difference in someone's life, especially when facing professional uncertainty? Genuine support and mentorship can help others create a sense of purpose, fostering a resilient and inclusive community. How do life experiences shape our ability to serve others in meaningful ways?

Career expert Kimberly White delves into her commitment to fostering positive changes and empowering individuals throughout their career journeys. She shares how her decision to support transitioning military personnel sparked a profound realization about an individual's impact on a community. She discusses the satisfaction of helping job seekers secure employment, which is more than just an occupation for many — it's an identity. Kimberly also describes how the Career & Networking Center supports individuals holistically through their career transitions, touching on her historic role as the first black president of her local Rotary Club and reinforcing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in leadership.

In this episode of the Mission Matters Podcast, Paul Feith interviews Kimberly White, Executive Director of the Career & Networking Center (CNC), about transforming lives through community engagement and career empowerment. Kimberly shares her journey with CNC, her creative approach to helping soldiers with their career transitions, how the 2007 economic downturn expanded CNC's networking groups to support the community, and her journey as the first black president of the Rotary Club focusing on DEI.