Ms. Kimberly C. Sherrod Barnes is the guest speaker at the June 4th Hungry Club. Ms. Sherrod Barnes is the President of the Native Omahan’s Club, Inc
Each month on the 1st Wednesday we bring in local, regional and national speakers with information significant to north Omaha and the entire Omaha Metro area. Enjoy lunch or have a glass of Big Mama’s homemade Cranberry tea.
Kimberly C. Barnes is an exceptional leader, advocate, and changemaker dedicated to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in child welfare systems. As the Executive Director of CASA for Douglas County, she has spent over 25 years championing the rights and well-being of children and families, with a particular focus on Black and Brown communities. Her influence extends nationally, as she serves on the National CASA/GAL Urban Leadership Council, where she
helps shape policies and standards that support urban CASA programs across the country.
Kimberly’s leadership is deeply rooted in community engagement, mentorship, and systemic change. A highly respected nonprofit professional, she graduated from the Nonprofit Association of the Midlands—Nonprofit Executive Institute, Inclusive Communities LeadDIVERSITY program, and Leadership Omaha (Class 45), where she also serves on the curriculum committee. She actively mentors emerging leaders through the Nonprofit Association of the Midlands Rising Leaders Institute, ensuring that future nonprofit professionals are equipped to drive impactful change.
Her dedication to philanthropy is evident in her service on the African American Unity Fund and the Community Interest Fund Committee of the Omaha Community Foundation, where
she has helped allocate nearly $1 million in funding to Black-led initiatives. Additionally, as President of the Native Omahans Club, Kimberly plays a pivotal role in preserving and
uplifting Omaha’s Black cultural heritage, including overseeing the historic Native Omaha Days.
Kimberly’s impact is widely recognized, and she received the 2023 National Coalition of 100 Black Women—Omaha Chapter Culture Award. She is also a graduate of the Morehouse
School of Medicine—Satcher Health Institute Community Health Leadership Program, which reinforces her commitment to improving health and social outcomes for marginalized
populations.
Her recent appointment to the National CASA/GAL Urban Leadership Council further solidifies her as a national leader in child advocacy. In this role, she collaborates with experts
nationwide to improve services for the 569,000 children in foster care annually, ensuring best- interest advocacy remains a priority for vulnerable youth.
She is a first-generation college graduate, Kimberly earned her Bachelor of Science in Human and Social Service Administration with honors from Bellevue University. She is an Omaha native and proud Omaha North High School alumna, and serves as President of the Omaha North High Foundation.
Kimberly C. Barnes exemplifies leadership, service, and advocacy. Her relentless pursuit of justice and equity in child welfare and her deep community engagement make her an outstanding
candidate for this award. Her work continues to transform lives, ensuring every child, regardless of their circumstances, has a voice and a hopeful future.
The Hungry Club meets the 1st Wednesday of every month over the lunch hour. We bring in local, regional and national speakers with information that is relevant to north Omaha and the entire Omaha Metro area. Being that it is an intimate environment it allows the lunch attendees to ask questions and have a good discussion with the guest speaker. The Hungry Club is moderated by Ms. Gladys Harrison.
The Hungry Club is open to the public, everyone is welcome.
