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Join us in kicking off 2026 with an inspirational and deeply wise elder Kimberly Allen. As a fully licensed insurance agent and a licensed addiction business professional for over a decade, Kimberly used her knowledge and experience to independently consult with addiction treatment provider organizations assisting executive leaders in developing and implementing strategies designed to maximize business opportunities. She is well known for advocating for consumers and resolving barriers to accessing behavioral health care. Kimberly focuses on systems level expansion and the use of peer and family recovery support systems. She has received numerous awards for her work and has served on many Boards of Directors.
She is currently Chair of The University of Texas School of Social Work Advisory Council, a member of the Board of Directors of Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Texas national headquarters, a selected member of the Bipolar Action Network Experts by Experience Working Group. She is a past member of the Board of Directors of several organizations, including The Healthy Brains Global Initiative, The Stability Network and the Advisory Board of SHE Recovers Foundation. She served as President of Employee Association Professionals Association of Dallas and Austin, Texas chapters. Kimberly holds a Master of Science in Family Studies and trainings and certifications in areas including risk management, Mental Health First Aid, Suicide Prevention and mediation.
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