Dr. Kimberly N. Gooding, MPA, CGMS, EDFP, is an award-winning leader whose career bridges the worlds of federal grant management, legislative advocacy, and organizational transformation. With over 25 years of expert service across agencies like HUD, USDA, State Department, and NSF, Dr. Gooding is recognized nationally for her uniquely holistic approach, empowering clients to secure funding, drive compliance, and influence public policy at the highest levels.
As a former Director of Grants Management & Oversight at HUD and an Honorary Doctorate recipient in Christian Leadership, Dr. Gooding brings not only technical mastery but also values-based leadership to every engagement. Her experience as a professional staff member in the U.S. House of Representatives and global trainer for the Foreign Service Institute and international embassies sets her apart as a trusted advisor to nonprofits, universities, and associations.
Dr. Gooding is a Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) and Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP), celebrated for her insider knowledge of federal agencies and Capitol Hill. She provides full-spectrum support from compliance and certification training and legislative strategy, allowing clients to achieve funding success and shape the policies that define their missions.
Her clients benefit from strategic guidance, high-level representation, and access to transformative education without the overhead of big consulting firms. As a grants powerhouse and policy advocate, Dr. Kimberly Gooding is the partner of choice for organizations determined to maximize impact and lead change across the funding and policy landscape.
