Kimberly English Cole

About

Kimberly English Cole is a natural ideator, connector, and convener. She studied Advertising and Graphic Design at Columbus College of Art & Design, and later graduated magna cum laude from The Ohio State University with a B.A. in Public Management, Leadership and Policy, specializing in Nonprofit Management.Kimberly is the Visionary Anchor & Impact Strategist ofIngenious Image LLC. Notably, Kimberly enjoyed an 8 ½-year trajectory with Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML), serving in four Columbus branches, and most recently completed an accomplished tenure with Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA).Kimberly’s previous roles include Neighborhood Leadership Academy Alumni Association Coordinator for United Way of Central Ohio, Grant Manager for Greater Columbus Arts Council, and Community Partnership Specialist for BalletMet. With over a decade of experience across philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, and community investment, Kimberly brings a rare combination of practical funding expertise and community organizing insight to every space she enters.Kimberly has evaluated and awarded dozens of grant proposals, managed over $1,000,000 in funding portfolios, coordinated sponsorship strategies, and advised organizations on how to build funder relationships rooted in clarity, trust, and vision.Kimberly led as the Vice President of Central Community House/Transit Arts Board of Trustees for two years and currently sits on the Community Advisory Boards for the Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA and COSI.Kimberly is a professional artist, musician, and thespian with various accolades in a variety of performance genres.