PERSONAL BIO


Educate yourself when no one else will. – Dr. Kimberly A. Matthews

A native of Henrico County, Virginia, Dr. Kimberly A. Matthews received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication from George Mason University and a Masters in Adult Education and Doctor of Philosophy in Education, both from Virginia Commonwealth University.  

Dr. Kimberly A. Matthews is the author of Forever Friends:  Angela released in 2023, Images of America: Richmond’s First African Baptist Church, released in 2023, Forever Friends:  Kimberly released in 2022, Forever Friends, released in 2020, Images of America: The Richmond 34 and the Civil Rights Movement, released in 2020 and Images of Modern America: The Richmond Crusade for Voters, released in 2017. 

Her projects focus on empowerment, diversity and inclusion, and leadership, with the goal to engage and educate a new generation to the sacrifices of our ancestors and to encourage a continued quest for empowerment and equality for all. 

Playing teacher and writing stories were her two favorite childhood pastimes. She is currently writing a book of poetry.  Dr. Kimberly A. Matthews is the aunt to six wonderful nieces and nephews.

CAREER/LIFE MILESTONES


  • 2023-2024 Fellow

    East End Cemetery Collaboratory
  • June 2023 Book Released

    Forever Friends: Angela
  • April 2023 Outstanding Faculty Award

    Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society Virginia Commonwealth University Circle
  • January 2023 Book Released

    Images of America: Richmond’s First African Baptist Church
  • December 2022 Induction into Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society

    Virginia Commonwealth University Circle
  • January 2022 Book Released

    Forever Friends: Kimberly
  • 2022-2023 African American Alumni Circle Mentoring Program Mentor

    Virginia Commonwealth University
  • February 2021 Received the Black History in the Making Award

  • June 2020 Completed Distinguished Toastmaster Award (DTM)

  • June 2020 Book Release

    Forever Friends
  • February 2020 Books Released

    Images of America: The Richmond 34 and The Civil Rights Movement
  • December 2019 Graduate of Going Online@VCU

  • November 2019 Poem featured in the Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute Conference Program

  • August 2019 Graduate of the Leadership Education Academy

    International Leadership Association
  • July 2019 Community service trip to Belize

  • July 2018 Community service trip to Belize

  • November 2018 Presenter at Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute Conference

  • July 2017 Community service trip to Belize

  • June 2017 Book Released

    Images of Modern America: The Richmond Crusade for Voters. The book was also selected as a finalist in the Multicultural Non-Fiction category in the 2017 Best Book Awards.
  • June 2014 Graduate of The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute

    HIGHER Ground Women’s Leadership Development Program
  • May 2012 Doctor of Philosophy

    Virginia Commonwealth University

WHAT PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY ABOUT ME

  • Linda S. Kennedy, DTM Club Growth Director, District 66
    I got to know Dr. Kimberly Matthews after she joined SPBC Toastmasters in 2011. Over the years, I have seen her grow from a quiet speaking person into a polished and confident speaker.  She has taken on projects with dedication and enthusiasm. Her most recent accomplishment is her book, “Images in Modern America: The Richmond Crusade of Voters,” which has become widely acclaimed and a best seller. One thing I like about Kimberly is her calm nature and her ability to look at situations fairly and clearly.  She is thorough in everything she does and tackles all with diligence. I have found the experience of knowing and being on a team with Kimberly both inspiring and delightful.
    Linda S. Kennedy, DTM Club Growth Director, District 66
    Toastmasters International

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