KM Selvidge

ALLi Author Member

Growing up, aspiring to become an actor or dancer, I knew it was critical to work hard to achieve my highest potential. Having attained some success in the world of dancing and acting, dancing in several companies from Washington D.C. to Pennsylvania to NYC and acting on off-Broadway and commercials, I transitioned into broadening that commitment to working in a profession where I could drive change that would enable everyone to reach their personal potential. And so, the door to becoming a Nonprofit Development / Corporate Social Responsibility Executive opened for me.
For the past 20+ years, I have forged strong personal and corporate partnerships and seized upon opportunities. I have helped leading global organizations such as the American Red Cross, the YMCA, Seacology, the American Lung Association, the Arthritis Foundation, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and Columbia Law School attain and usually surpass their fundraising targets.
Again, I am shifting gears and setting my personal goals toward change in our community. As the sibling of an older brother with mental illness, I\'m hoping to create more awareness for families and young kids on finding resilience and strength in adjusting to difficult situations both in the home and at school. I\'m looking to work with nonprofits, schools, and other organizations on learning about mental health and awareness for children. To bring to light not only the issue of mental illness but constructive ways to deal with moving forward as a family and as an individual.

I graduated from The American University with a B.A. in Theater and attended graduate studies in NYC, NY. I currently reside in the Northern California Bay area with my husband and 3 cats.