Kim A. Herd
Tampa,Florida
Summary
Accomplished attorney and advocate with extensive experience in litigation, program management, policy development, and legal analysis across government, criminal justice, and nonprofit sectors. Recognized as a strategic leader with a proven track record of driving organizational objectives through innovative program development and execution. Expertise in managing complex projects and budgets while conducting comprehensive research on the long-term implications of statutes and regulations. Known for exceptional public speaking, partnership-building, and stakeholder engagement, serving as a trusted advisor to diverse stakeholders navigating the intricacies of government and criminal justice systems.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Victim Assistance Program Coordinator
United States Department of the Interior (DOI), Washington, D.C.
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Promoted engagement and collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders, including Federal, tribal, state, and local LE agencies, victim services organizations, and survivors’ groups.
- Represented DOI on Interagency governmental initiatives for Combatting Human Trafficking.
- Coordinated with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Victim Assistance Program (VAP) on capacity building, training, and strategies for assisting crime victims in tribal communities.
- Developed capacity-building strategies for the National Park Service (NPS) and U.S. Park Police.
- Conceptualized and developed pilot training program for LE first responders on victim-related crimes, in collaboration with DOI’s National Indian Country Training Initiative.
- Identified requirements for newly enacted laws and provided suggestions for implementation.
- Provided comments on legislative proposals pertaining to criminal justice, law enforcement and victim matters with potential DOI equities; suggested revisions were adopted by drafters.
Program Manager
Department of the Interior Victim Assistance Program
12.2024 - 04.2024
- Provided subject matter expertise and programmatic guidance for senior level executives for DOI law enforcement (LE) programs and Cabinet-level interagency meetings.
- Led all aspects of program management, including long and short-range planning; budget oversight, requests and justifications; training product development and technical assistance.
- Spearheaded and led interagency coordination of high-level law enforcement, prosecution, victim assistance, attorneys, survivors and other Subject Matter Experts on policy matters.
- Managed consultants and other Subject Matter Experts on training and curriculum development.
- Provided guidance to Victim Assistance Program Managers, Law Enforcement Managers, and supervisory officials in various sections of the Department of the Interior.
- Obtained Contracting Officer Representative (COR) certification.
Victim Rights and Services Training and Technical Assistance Subject Matter Expert (Contractor)
United States Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C.
10.2020 - 08.2022
- Successfully advocated for, developed, and implemented online Human Trafficking Awareness Training available to the entire Department of the Interior workforce (70,000 employees).
- Furnished guidance on large-scale voyeurism case, mobilizing support from the FBI and state victim assistance coalitions and national organizations; created first of its kind victim brochure.
- Drafted letters to tribal leadership of tribal nations in Montana and New Mexico to request permission to enter tribal lands to conduct subject matter video interviews.
- Provided information and guidance to DOI personnel in law enforcement bureaus and the Solicitor’s office regarding victims’ rights and the U Visa process.
- Provided suggested edits for technical assistance documents for tribal criminal justice programs.
Full Time Parent
11.2019 - 10.2020
Director of Community Outreach and Public Policy
End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI)
04.2018 - 10.2019
- Managed Federal grant on alternative reporting systems for sexual assault crimes.
- Co-directed program activities for Federal training cooperative agreement on medical forensic exams for Federal, tribal, state, and local law enforcement and allied professionals.
- Developed strategies for training and technical assistance on best practices for responses to sexual assault for criminal justice practitioners, policymakers, university personnel and law enforcement.
- Drafted grant management policies and internal controls; handled compliance and reporting.
Consultant (part-time/intermittent/project based)
United States Department of the Interior (DOI), Washington, D.C.
04.2013 - 04.2018
- Provided technical expertise and program management guidance as a contractor to DOI’s Victim Assistance Program, including drafting policies, compliance materials, training, and job aids.
Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA)
United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Washington, D.C.
03.2009 - 09.2012
- Special Proceedings Division (11/2011 – 9/2012)
- Prepared written briefs, motions, and responses to petitions for post-conviction relief; Represented government in evidentiary hearings.
- Chief, Victim Witness Assistance Unit (3/2009 – 11/2011)
- Member of the U.S. Attorney’s Executive Team in charge of providing legal and policy guidance on victims’ rights laws to prosecutors, investigators, and victim advocates.
- Managed all aspects of the USAO’s large-scale victim assistance program, leading a team of 26 victim assistance professionals in providing rights and services to thousands of U.S. and international victims and witnesses in federal and D.C. criminal cases.
Assistant Director, LECC/Victim-Witness Staff
United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Washington, D.C.
07.2007 - 03.2009
- Provided policy, programmatic, and legal guidance and training on federal victims’ rights laws and law enforcement matters to personnel in the 93 United States Attorneys’ Offices.
- Advised senior DOJ leadership on the laws, regulations, rules, policies, procedures, and methods governing crime victims’ rights and victim assistance programs.
Assistant United States Attorney
United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Washington, D.C.
07.2002 - 07.2007
- Investigated and prosecuted child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking, homicide, healthcare fraud, public corruption, and other crimes in local and federal court.
- Detailed as the Special Assistant to the Director of the National Institute of Justice (NIJ).
- Provided substantial assistance in developing and writing the President’s DNA Initiative.
- Received the Attorney General’s Award and Service to America Medal (team award).
Education
Juris Doctorate -
University of Minnesota Law School
Minneapolis, MNB.A. - Government with Minor in Biology
College of William and Mary
Williamsburg, VASkills
- Program management
- Legal analysis and advocacy
- Stakeholder engagement
- Strategic coalition development
- Facilitation
- Strategic planning
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
Certification
- Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil Circuit Mediator, September 2025
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
- Criminal Law and Technology Counsel, National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG)
- Provided legal advice and assistance to the state and territorial Attorneys General.
- Assisted in developing policies, initiatives, and legislative strategies on criminal law matters.
- Project Director/Senior Attorney, American Prosecutors Research Institute, Alexandria, VA
- Managed and administered two U.S. Department of Justice grants.
- Taught and coordinated nationwide training for prosecutors and law enforcement officers.
- Senior Attorney, Assassination Records Review Board, Washington, D.C.
- Provided legal counsel to an independent, term-limited Federal agency.
- Assistant County Attorney, Hennepin County Attorney’s Office, Minneapolis, MN
- Investigated and prosecuted homicides, sexual assaults, child abuse, and domestic violence.
- Legislative Correspondent, United States Senator Paul Trible, Washington, D.C.
- Researched, analyzed, and tracked legislative matters on a wide variety of topics.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Program Manager
Department of the Interior Victim Assistance Program
12.2024 - 04.2024
Victim Assistance Program Coordinator
United States Department of the Interior (DOI), Washington, D.C.
08.2022 - 08.2024
Victim Rights and Services Training and Technical Assistance Subject Matter Expert (Contractor)
United States Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C.
10.2020 - 08.2022
Full Time Parent
11.2019 - 10.2020
Director of Community Outreach and Public Policy
End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI)
04.2018 - 10.2019
Consultant (part-time/intermittent/project based)
United States Department of the Interior (DOI), Washington, D.C.
04.2013 - 04.2018
Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA)
United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Washington, D.C.
03.2009 - 09.2012
Assistant Director, LECC/Victim-Witness Staff
United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Washington, D.C.
07.2007 - 03.2009
Assistant United States Attorney
United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Washington, D.C.
07.2002 - 07.2007
B.A. - Government with Minor in Biology
College of William and Mary
Juris Doctorate -
University of Minnesota Law School
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