Kim Sudderth brings over 15 years of extensive experience as a strategic planner and social justice organizer in various sectors, including non-profit, state government, and corporate. Throughout her career, she has effectively united individuals from diverse backgrounds to drive positive transformations within businesses, organizations, and personal lives. Her primary focus has been on equity, advocacy, and leadership development.
Ms. Sudderth holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a specialization in Diversity and Inequality from Saint Leo University. Additionally, she has a certificate in Leadership, Organizing, and Action from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. Ms. Sudderth has actively served her community by participating in several boards and commissions, including the Norfolk Planning Commission, which she joined in June 2020. She is also certified as a Planning Commissioner by Virginia Commonwealth University and has served as Vice-chair of the Norfolk Planning Commission since 2022.