Kimberly E. Douglas (she/her/hers) is the Director of THEARC Theater, a program of Building Bridges. Kimberly has 20+ years of experience in event production management, program development, strategic partnerships, arts education and the performing arts. Graduating from Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Kimberly continued her studies at Howard University graduating with a B.A.in Music Business. In 2008, Kimberly joined the team of Building Bridges and through her leadership, THEARC Theater is widely recognized as a cultural staple for artists, arts organizations and community East of the River. Kimberly serves as the senior arts curator, operations specialist, and program developer curating annually a multi-disciplinary season for THEARC Theater and Black Box. Kimberly is an advocate for youth arts education, lover of arts & culture and DC native who presently resides in Upper Marlboro, MD.