Kimberly Young is Executive Director of Continuing and Professional Studies at the University of Mary Washington and is responsible for developing educational partnerships to advance the leadership capacity of individuals and organizations in the Fredericksburg region. A native of Kansas City, Young attended Duke University, where she earned a BA in Public Policy Studies, and Cornell University, where she earned a Master of Management in Hospitality, as well as an MBA with an emphasis in Marketing. Prior to her role at the University of Mary Washington, Young worked at the University of Missouri--Kansas City for global consulting firm Ernst & Young and global management services corporation ARAMARK.