Source: Women’s Business Daily
Kimberly Young, President of the KC Animal Health Corridor, blends curiosity, bold decision-making, and values-driven leadership to shape the future of animal health, biotech, and economic development. Starting in healthcare administration, a pivotal networking moment shifted her career toward public sector leadership, eventually leading billion-dollar projects like Merck’s $895 million expansion. Her journey demonstrates how empathy, strategic vision, and boundary-setting create sustainable leadership.
After adopting her son, she redefined her leadership style to embrace work-life integration, recognizing that personal well-being fuels professional success. Kimberly champions women in STEM, urging companies to create inclusive, flexible growth opportunities. She believes soft skills like emotional intelligence and adaptability are often undervalued but crucial for driving innovation. Kimberly encourages women to define success on their own terms and proactively chart their careers. Her leadership is not just about negotiation and capital, but about reimagining access, redefining inclusion, and leading with empathy to transform industries and empower future leaders.