Kimberly Gustafson

Kimberly Gustafson is a Lecturer and Program Coordinator for the Leadership and Management of Nonprofit Organizations (LMNO) major and leadership minors at the School of Health and Human Sciences, South Dakota State University. She holds an M.B.A. in leadership from Southwest Minnesota State University (2011) and a B.S. in consumer affairs with minors in hospitality and business from South Dakota State University (2009).

Her professional experience includes roles at Maximizing Excellence, LLC (2011–2013), where she served as Administrative and Project Coordinator. Responsibilities there included client outreach, project management, curriculum development, and strategic planning for workshops across industries. She also managed the company’s website and e-newsletter.

Gustafson’s academic focus revolves around nonprofit organizational leadership, program coordination, and adult education methodologies. Her work emphasizes practical applications of leadership principles and strategic management in community-focused settings.