Kimberly holds B.S. degrees in Psychological Science and Criminal Justice/Criminology from Ball State University ('22), an M.S. degree in Criminal Justice Sciences from Illinois State University ('24), and an M.A. in Sociology from the University of Iowa ('26). Her research interests include sex offending, homicide, and queer criminology.

Outside of academia, Kimberly enjoys antiquing, playing Sims, painting, watching documentaries, and spending time with her cat.