LaKesha Kimbrough
Seattle University
Washington Middle School Site Manager
LaKesha’s experience working with children, youth, and families spans nearly 20 years and includes currently serving as the Washington Middle School Site Manager for Seattle University’s Center for Community Engagement. She has worked as a Program Manager, Education Coordinator at a childcare facility, a preschool teacher, milieu counselor in a group home, an education advocate, and as a literacy intervention specialist. Her work has primarily been with children, youth, and families that are members of marginalized groups. She believes in the power of healing, centering voices traditionally uncentered and in the strength of shared power. In addition, LaKesha has experience working toward the healing of historical harms and traumas and enjoys facilitating workshops and trainings that support deeper understanding and appreciation of self and others while promoting healing and liberation.