Podcast appearances and mentions of Kim L Hunt

In this week's story, teller Kim L Hunt recalls the confidence and optimism her mother constantly spread throughout her youth and how it's followed her into adulthood.

In this week's story, teller Kim L Hunt helps celebrate Pride Month with a story about finding her voice and the power it holds.

Today, Tes talks with Kim L. Hunt. Kim is a lifelong learner who continues to hone and invest her passion in organizational leadership, Black and LGBTQ+ liberation and storytelling. For over 25 years Ms. Hunt has used her platforms in storytelling, public speaking and civic engagement to curate brave, inclusive spaces for social change. She is currently the executive director of the Pride Action Tank (PAT), a project of AIDS Foundation Chicago, where she also serves as the senior director of Policy & Advocacy Operations. PAT is a multi-issue project incubator and think tank that focuses on action that leads to improved opportunities and outcomes for LGBTQ+ people and other marginalized groups. Kim was previously the executive director of Affinity Community Services, a 25-year-old social justice organization that focuses on Black LGBTQ+ people. Prior to her work in LGBTQ+ communities, Kim's work focused on urban planning and community and economic development. She is the recipient of numerous honors and awards, including induction into the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame and being named a Crain's Chicago Notable LGBTQ Executive. She serves on the boards of Brave Space Alliance and One Roof Chicago, the OUT at CHM Planning Committee, the advisory boards of OTV and Wille's Warriors. She is a founding co-host of OUTSpoken LGBTQ Storytelling, a monthly show in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago, and a published author. She earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Iowa State University, a Master's in Urban Planning and Policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a Master's in Public Policy Studies from the University of Chicago. Kim lives in Chicago with her wife and has three adult children and a dog. To learn more about Kim Hunt: Twitter: @chikimhunt62 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kim.l.hunt.14/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-l-hunt-7028674/ Photo credit: Rebecca Parrish of Interchange Productions

Today, Tes talks with Kim L. Hunt. Kim is a lifelong learner who continues to hone and invest her passion in organizational leadership, Black and LGBTQ+ liberation and storytelling. For over 25 years Ms. Hunt has used her platforms in storytelling, public speaking and civic engagement to curate brave, inclusive spaces for social change. She is currently the executive director of the Pride Action Tank (PAT), a project of AIDS Foundation Chicago, where she also serves as the senior director of Policy & Advocacy Operations. PAT is a multi-issue project incubator and think tank that focuses on action that leads to improved opportunities and outcomes for LGBTQ+ people and other marginalized groups. Kim was previously the executive director of Affinity Community Services, a 25-year-old social justice organization that focuses on Black LGBTQ+ people. Prior to her work in LGBTQ+ communities, Kim's work focused on urban planning and community and economic development. She is the recipient of numerous honors and awards, including induction into the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame and being named a Crain's Chicago Notable LGBTQ Executive. She serves on the boards of Brave Space Alliance and One Roof Chicago, the OUT at CHM Planning Committee, the advisory boards of OTV and Wille's Warriors. She is a founding co-host of OUTSpoken LGBTQ Storytelling, a monthly show in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago, and a published author. She earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Iowa State University, a Master's in Urban Planning and Policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a Master's in Public Policy Studies from the University of Chicago. Kim lives in Chicago with her wife and has three adult children and a dog. To learn more about Kim Hunt: Twitter: @chikimhunt62 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kim.l.hunt.14/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-l-hunt-7028674/ Photo credit: Rebecca Parrish of Interchange Productions

Recorded LIVE... on Zoom! Stories by Janet Anne, Archy Jamjun, and Ray Christian. Hosted by Kim L. Hunt & David Fink. Curated by Archy Jamjun. Artistic Creator: David Fink, Stage Manager: Brad Balof, Audio/Visual Tech: Bryan Smith, Podcast Producer: Devlyn Camp. More info at sidetrackchicago.com

Recorded LIVE at Sidetrack! (And on Zoom!) Stories by Darryl Heller, Kim L. Hunt, and Channyn Lynne Parker. Hosted by Art Johnston and Kim Hunt, curated by Archy Jamjun. Artistic Creator: David Fink, Stage Manager: Brad Balof, Story Collector: Ray Teresi, Audio/Visual Tech: Bryan Smith, Podcast Producer: Devlyn Camp. More info at sidetrackchicago.com

Collections By Michelle Brown sits down with Chicago Gay & Lesbian Hall of Fame Inductee  Kim L. Hunt. She has a 30-year career that spans the public, private, and nonprofit sectors with a focus on advocacy and nonprofit management. She is currently the executive director of Pride Action Tank (PAT), a social justice lab devoted to improving outcomes for LGBTQ communities through a collaborative process of inquiry, advocacy, and action. PAT is a project of the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, where Ms. Hunt also serves as an advocacy advisor. She is a co-host of a monthly LGBTQ storytelling event, the political columnist for FOP Magazine and has taught numerous workshops and mini-courses over her career. Ms. Hunt is also a recent inductee into the Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame.

Joining Can We Talk for REAL, co-host Terry and Michelle, Wednesday Night, October 14, 2015 will be Kim Hunt out- going Executive Director for Affinity in Chicago. Kim held the position for over 6 years and has many memories, good and bad. She has lead groups in celebration and protest never afraid to say what she knew had to be said. We will have that candid conversation about Social Justice, Family, Laws, Youth and the Future. During this conversation we will get to know a little about the woman that had a vision of where the LGBTQ community should be heading on various Social Justice Topics. Join us as she leads us through the many faces of Kim over the past 10 years. Including where she has been and where she is going. Many that know Kim, knows how passionate she is in her work and personal life. So join us so you can hear first -hand what drove her day after day to leave a legacy for a community that is still growing and moving in so many positive directions in part due to Kim’s determination. What is next for Kim? Tune in and find out. Kim L. Hunt is currently the executive director of the Pride Action Tank, a results-driven group that addresses challenges facing individuals and groups within LGBTQ communities through a collaborative process of inquiry, advocacy, and action. She is an activist, urban planner, start- up enthusiast, and lifelong learner. During her 30 year career Kim has focused on building and strengthening thriving communities. She teaches mini-courses at the University of Chicago, is co-host of OUTSpoken! LGBTQ Storytelling, and serves on several boards and advisory councils.