Kimi Buser-Clancy
Houston,USA
Summary
A unique hire with a wide range of skills and an unmatched work ethic. A creative, forward thinking problem solver who excels at relationship building, project management, and collaborative workspaces. An optimist who is deeply committed to equity.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY IMPACT & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
My Connect Community
Houston, TX
12.2024 - Current
- Led community engagement and outreach strategies within Houston's Gulfton and Sharpstown neighborhoods — one of the most diverse, densely populated immigrant communities in the country, often referred to as “Houston’s Ellis Island.”
- Designed and implemented culturally responsive initiatives focused on workforce access, education, and family wellbeing for multilingual immigrant and historically underserved communities.
- Established and mentored AmeriCorps Resident Advisors (RAs) in community engagement, resident support services, outreach, program coordination, and relationship-based service delivery for 77 families.
- Directed grassroots outreach efforts including door-to-door engagement, multilingual communications, WhatsApp-based organizing, and community resource navigation.
- Developed and executed organizational communications and external affairs strategies including social media management, newsletters, storytelling campaigns, public relations, and community-centered marketing initiatives.
- Served as a public-facing representative of the organization through interviews, presentations, partnership development, community events, and stakeholder engagement.
- Built strategic partnerships with nonprofits, workforce organizations, artists, and local agencies to expand services and increase access to opportunities for immigrant families with over 80 outside partners.
- Oversaw operations and compliance related to AmeriCorps partnerships, Land Use Restrictions Agreements (LURA), and supported community development efforts within Harris County and the City of Houston.
- Provided budget management for multiple projects, ensuring alignment with financial objectives. Guided staff in upholding budgetary compliance across departments. Contributed strategically to the formulation of comprehensive organizational budget plans.
SPECIAL PROJECTS & CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS
Bayou Microfund & Kiva Houston
Houston, TX
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Developed and maintained relationships with more than 60 clients in business incubator programs to improve client outcomes and loan repayment rates.
- Assessed needs of clients through interviews and ongoing regular communication.
- Disseminated information for senior leadership and synthesized data for grant opportunities.
- Connected clients to resources, or where no recourse existed, develop programs to meet individual client needs.
- Established new systems for onboarding and programs to promote BMF businesses.
- Organized educational series to provide vital business info from branding to tax prep.
- Developed monthly newsletter.
- Multimedia fundraising pitch development.
HOST/CREATOR OF MENTAL HEALTH PODCAST
Leaving The Valley
Houston, TX
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Creator, writer, producer of a Suicide Prevention podcast with esteemed expert.
- Conducted interviews, developed content, maintained social media, generated e-blasts, coordinated guests for a mission focused podcast.
PROJECT & OFFICE MANAGER
Dr. Michael Winters & Kelly Penrod
Houston, TX
01.2008 - 01.2022
- Managed all front of house tasks for two large, reputable mental health practices handling 100+ client volume.
- Established the creation and maintenance of multiple websites, social media content, deliverables, and client development.
- Coordinated calendar, interfaced with patients, collected payment, and completed administrative tasks.
- Cultivated brand messaging, created, supported and executed in-person small scale events and large hundred person conferences.
Education
B.A - Performing Social Identity, Minor in Spanish
Whittier College
Whittier, CA05-2005
Skills
- Community-centered strategic planning
- Cross-sector partnership cultivation
- Executive-level written and verbal communications
- Mission-driven decision-making
- Public relations, storytelling, and media engagement
- Digital communications and operations platforms (Mailchimp, Square, Canva, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office)
- Program and initiative management
- Budget oversight and resource allocation
- Coaching and mentorship of emerging professionals
- Compliance oversight and management
- Team leadership and staff capacity building
LANGUAGES
Spanish
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY IMPACT & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
My Connect Community
12.2024 - Current
SPECIAL PROJECTS & CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS
Bayou Microfund & Kiva Houston
01.2022 - 01.2023
HOST/CREATOR OF MENTAL HEALTH PODCAST
Leaving The Valley
01.2020 - 01.2022
PROJECT & OFFICE MANAGER
Dr. Michael Winters & Kelly Penrod
01.2008 - 01.2022
B.A - Performing Social Identity, Minor in Spanish
Whittier College