She has lived in Lake Arrowhead for 29 years and has a son with autism, who has been her inspiration. Kim is on the Executive Committee for the Adaptive division of the Professional Ski Instructors of America - West and is the co-chair of that committee. She holds advanced certifications from Professional Ski Instructors of America in Adaptive, Alpine, Children’s and Seniors. She has taught adaptive skiing at Snow Valley, USARC, Mammoth, and the Disabled American Veterans Winter Sports Clinic. She is also the chair for the Parents Advisory Board to Rim of the World School District in order to advocate for the needs of children in special education.