Board Member - Kimberly Candelmo
Kimberly Candelmo serves as Vice President on the Board of Directors at Project Pathfinder. She was a dedicated educator and youth advocate for more than two decades, teaching middle school, high school, and Transition Kindergarten, with extensive experience designing impactful learning experiences and supporting
underserved communities. She earned an M.Ed. in Training and Development from North Carolina State University, graduating with a 4.0. She has built a strong foundation in instructional design theory to equip educators with effective strategies to help every learner succeed.
Throughout her career, Kim took on instructional leadership roles that included facilitating school-wide technology training, developing standards-based curriculum, and serving on professional development committees focused on teacher retention and growth. She brought empathy, adaptability, and a results-
driven approach to every learning experience, committing herself to improving outcomes for both educators and students through practical, sustained support.
Her work with at-risk youth remained a consistent focus throughout her career. She mentored struggling students both inside and outside the classroom, and served on an Education Committee where she collaborated with subject matter experts to design targeted support strategies for young women facing adversity in the Triangle area. Throughout her career, Kim created learning environments where every student felt supported, especially those who needed it most.