Kimberly Absher

Hi I’m Kimberly! I’m passionate about using the power of communication to create a healthier and more equitable world. I’ve been honored to write and communicate on behalf of organizations internationally—leading strategy development, content creation, and public relations efforts. My goal is to amplify stories that provide nuance and spur action.

Prior to joining Planet Women, I managed marketing efforts for a Canadian nonprofit that assists refugees and immigrants, as well as US and UK organizations in the ethical farming and food justice space. As a Sierra Club Global Population Fellow and writer for the Institute for Population Studies, I spread the word about how women’s health intersects with climate change.

I earned an MA in Strategic Communications and an interdisciplinary BA focused on non-profit management and health equity. My undergraduate research took me to rural South Africa to study the relationship between sexual health and community development.

Born on the California coast, I grew up between Oʻahu and Seattle. While beautiful Washington State is forever home, I frequently wander off. Living in six countries has strengthened my ability to adapt and hold multiple perspectives, as well as provided priceless communication training.

Now settled in Vancouver, BC, you can find me in close proximity to food, dramatically telling a story, or delighting in the natural wonders that surround us. I love creative writing and am currently working on a memoir as well as writing a play with my husband, Joel.