Kimberly “Kim” Holocher-Furletti is an accomplished strategic advisor, business operations executive, technology consultant, and nonprofit leader with more than 25 years of experience driving organizational transformation, strengthening stakeholder relationships, and advancing mission-driven initiatives. Throughout her career, she has built a reputation for bringing clarity to complex challenges, connecting strategic vision with practical execution, and empowering organizations to achieve meaningful, sustainable results. Her multidisciplinary expertise spans technology, nonprofit management, political consulting, business operations, financial oversight, digital strategy, and organizational governance. Guided by a commitment to service, collaboration, and innovation, Kimberly approaches leadership with the conviction that strong organizations are built through thoughtful strategy, effective systems, and the people who bring their missions to life.
As President and Principal Consultant of Rosewater Media Inc., a consulting firm she established in 2010, Kimberly has spent more than a decade and a half advising businesses, nonprofit organizations, and institutional leaders on operational effectiveness, technology implementation, strategic communications, and organizational growth. Her consulting portfolio includes work with organizations such as ACL Digital, Pratt & Whitney, and the University of Pennsylvania, demonstrating her ability to navigate diverse organizational environments and adapt strategic solutions to varying business needs. Managing as many as 20 projects annually, with individual project budgets reaching $200,000, she has developed extensive expertise in cross-functional leadership, resource allocation, project execution, and stakeholder management. Her ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable strategies has made her a trusted partner to executives and organizational decision-makers seeking both immediate improvements and long-term operational resilience.
Kimberly’s leadership philosophy is rooted in the belief that technology should empower people rather than create unnecessary complexity. Throughout her consulting career, she has guided organizations through digital transformation, cloud technology adoption, workflow modernization, and process improvement. Drawing upon Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies, she helps teams navigate change while maintaining alignment with organizational objectives. Her technical experience includes information architecture, user experience design, front-end development, content management systems, customer relationship management platforms, and digital communications infrastructure. Complementing her practical expertise, she has completed Google’s Project Management Professional Certificate program, reinforcing her commitment to disciplined execution, continuous learning, and adaptable leadership in an increasingly technology-driven business environment.
Before establishing Rosewater Media, Kimberly developed a strong foundation in financial management, organizational administration, and operational leadership. As Business Operations Manager for Learning Worlds and the Gertrude Stein Repertory Theatre, she oversaw essential business functions supporting an organization of approximately 20 employees. Her responsibilities included managing annual budgets of up to $2 million, overseeing bookkeeping and audit preparation, administering payroll and employee benefits, supporting recruitment, and coordinating internal technology and infrastructure initiatives. She also contributed to organizational policy development, including modernizing employee time-off procedures. These experiences provided her with a comprehensive understanding of the financial discipline, internal controls, operational accountability, and organizational infrastructure necessary to support effective executive leadership and responsible governance.
Beyond her corporate and consulting accomplishments, Kimberly has demonstrated an enduring commitment to civic engagement, nonprofit governance, and community development. Since 2014, she has served as Board President of Women of Woodlawn, a Bronx-based community organization dedicated to strengthening neighborhood connections, advocating for residents, and advancing local priorities. In this role, she has worked closely with more than 20 local, state, and federal elected officials while building collaborative relationships with community organizations and institutional partners. Her leadership has supported advocacy and engagement initiatives benefiting a community of approximately 7,000 residents, while contributing to broader conversations about neighborhood preservation, public infrastructure, civic participation, and quality of life throughout the Bronx.
Under Kimberly’s leadership, Women of Woodlawn has strengthened its organizational capacity through strategic fundraising, innovative outreach, and collaborative partnerships. She has helped secure more than $60,000 in grant funding for community improvements and directed communications initiatives that achieved email open rates as high as 65%, alongside strong social media engagement. Her work has included coordinating community events, developing fundraising programs, managing digital platforms, and collaborating with legal professionals to establish the organization’s 501(c)(3) designation. Through partnerships with organizations such as the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Bronx River Alliance, Kimberly has demonstrated how coalition-building and effective stakeholder engagement can translate community concerns into constructive action and measurable organizational progress.
Kimberly’s commitment to nonprofit leadership extends well beyond her work with Women of Woodlawn. From 2016 to 2021, she served on the Board of Directors of the Bronx Arts Ensemble, contributing strategic guidance in marketing, organizational operations, fundraising, and arts education programming. As Co-Chair of the Marketing Committee and a member of the Annual Gala Committee, she supported efforts to strengthen the organization’s visibility and expand its capacity to deliver arts education programming. She also served as First Vice President of the PS 19 Parent Teacher Association from 2019 to 2023, where she helped modernize communications, establish digital infrastructure, improve fundraising capabilities, and develop records management systems. Across these roles, she has consistently applied her professional expertise to strengthen nonprofit institutions, support responsible governance, and expand opportunities for community participation.
An experienced political strategist and campaign manager, Kimberly has also played an active role in electoral campaigns and public affairs initiatives. Her political consulting experience encompasses campaign planning, fundraising, donor engagement, candidate positioning, brand management, volunteer coordination, endorsements, and voter outreach. She has contributed to multiple successful election campaigns and served as a campaign treasurer for candidates seeking office in New York State. Her proficiency with political engagement platforms such as NGP and VAN, combined with her understanding of stakeholder dynamics and public communications, has enabled her to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. These experiences have sharpened her judgment, negotiation abilities, and capacity to build consensus among individuals and organizations with competing priorities.
Kimberly’s public advocacy and community leadership have also established her as a recognizable voice in conversations about civic responsibility, neighborhood preservation, and public policy. She has appeared in or been featured by media outlets including FOX 5 New York, BronxNet, News 12, Gothamist, the New York Daily News, the Bronx Times, the Riverdale Press, and Norwood News. Her media engagement has addressed issues ranging from neighborhood development and land-use decisions to public infrastructure, community resources, and local advocacy. Through these appearances, Kimberly has demonstrated the ability to articulate complex concerns, communicate effectively with diverse audiences, and represent organizational interests with professionalism and credibility. Her public-facing leadership reflects an understanding that meaningful advocacy requires both a clear message and the ability to cultivate constructive dialogue.
Her contributions to civic leadership have earned formal recognition from prominent New York City officials. In 2023, Kimberly received a Citation of Merit from Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson during Irish Heritage Month, honoring her leadership and service to the Bronx Irish American community. She also received a commendation from then-New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer in 2015 in recognition of her civic engagement and contributions to the local community. These honors reflect her sustained dedication to public service and her ability to translate personal commitment into lasting organizational and community impact.
Throughout her career, Kimberly has cultivated a distinctive ability to connect individuals, organizations, and ideas across industries and professional disciplines. Her experience encompasses nonprofit and corporate consulting, technology, education, healthcare-related initiatives, political organizations, and the arts. She has worked with international teams and brings professional exposure involving India and Costa Rica, as well as basic conversational proficiency in French. Her educational background includes studies in music performance at Purchase College, SUNY, and Lebanon Valley College. This combination of creative training, operational expertise, technical knowledge, and cross-cultural experience informs her collaborative approach to leadership and her appreciation for diverse perspectives.
A strong advocate for mentorship and professional development, Kimberly is particularly committed to supporting young women pursuing opportunities in traditionally male-dominated fields such as technology and politics. She recognizes that effective leadership involves more than achieving organizational objectives; it also requires creating environments where individuals feel empowered to contribute, develop their capabilities, and pursue meaningful professional growth. Her leadership style emphasizes active listening, emotional intelligence, accountability, and practical problem-solving. Whether advising executives, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, mentoring emerging professionals, or representing community interests, she seeks to build trust and foster relationships that support long-term success.
As she continues to expand her involvement in board governance and strategic advisory opportunities, Kimberly brings a valuable combination of executive-level operational experience, nonprofit leadership, financial oversight, technological fluency, and community-centered strategic thinking. She is particularly interested in serving organizations within the nonprofit, social impact, and information technology sectors, while remaining open to opportunities across industries where her broad experience can contribute to organizational growth and effective governance. Her background equips her to offer informed perspectives on strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, stakeholder engagement, risk awareness, digital transformation, fundraising, and leadership development.
For Kimberly, board service represents both a responsibility and an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution. She views effective governance as a partnership built upon sound judgment, thoughtful oversight, shared accountability, and a commitment to advancing an organization’s mission. Her career reflects a consistent ability to move between strategic vision and operational execution, bringing together the people, processes, and resources necessary to achieve lasting results. With a leadership philosophy grounded in integrity, service, innovation, and collaboration, Kimberly Holocher-Furletti offers organizations an experienced and versatile perspective, along with a genuine dedication to helping institutions and communities thrive.
Character:
Kimberly exemplifies integrity, resilience, empathy, and an unwavering commitment to service, consistently placing organizational missions and community needs at the center of her leadership decisions. Her dedication to mentorship, civic engagement, and responsible governance reflects a values-driven approach built on accountability, trust, and respect for others.
Knowledge:
With more than 25 years of multidisciplinary experience, Kimberly possesses extensive expertise in business operations, nonprofit governance, technology consulting, financial management, political strategy, and organizational development. Her combination of technical proficiency, executive advisory experience, and hands-on board leadership enables her to evaluate complex challenges through both operational and strategic perspectives.
Strategic:
Kimberly demonstrates exceptional ability to align organizational objectives with actionable plans, mobilize diverse stakeholders, and implement sustainable solutions that strengthen performance and advance long-term goals. Her experience managing complex projects, overseeing substantial budgets, securing grant funding, and guiding organizational transformation reflects a disciplined, results-oriented approach to strategic leadership.
Communication:
An accomplished communicator who builds productive relationships with executives, elected officials, nonprofit leaders, community stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams. Her extensive media experience, public advocacy, political consulting, and stakeholder engagement demonstrate her ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, foster collaboration, and inspire confidence across diverse audiences.
