KS Collins & Associates

About Us 

Kimberly and Sharon are a sister team who provide the skill set you need to get the job done.

Kimberly Collins, Ph.D.

Kimberly has close to 20 years experience in the development and implementation of publications, websites and economic bulletins to make research data readable and accessible. She has demonstrated success in submitting grant applications to maintain both operations and research programs in the governmental sector. She is fluent in English and Spanish and has excellent written and verbal communication skills in each language.

Her Educational Background Includes:

• Ph.D. Applied Social Sciences, Focus on Public Administration. El Colegio de la Frontera Norte, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.
• Rural Community Development Executive Training Institute. Cornell University
• Master of Arts, Political Science. San Diego State University
• Bachelor of Arts, Political Science. University of California, San Diego
• Studies Abroad, Santiago, Chile. University of California, Davis

Recent Publications Include:

• Quintero-Núñez, Margarito, Marco Antonio Reyna, Kimberly Collins, Saúl Guzman, Bill Powers, and Alberto Mendoza (2006). Issues Related to Air Quality and Health in the California-Baja California Border Region. The U.S.-Mexican Border Environment: Binational Air Quality Management. SCERP Monograph No. 14. San Diego State University.
• Collins, Kimberly, Paul Ganster, Margarito Quintero Núñez, Eduardo Sanchez, and Cheryl Mason, eds. (2004). Imperial and Mexicali Valleys: Development and Environment of the U.S.-Mexican Border Region. San Diego, CA: San Diego State University Press.
• Collins, Kimberly, consulting ed. (2004). In Jay M. Shafritz The Dictionary of Public Policy and Administration. Boulder, CO: Westview Press.
• Collins, Kimberly (2004). Perceptions of Imperial Valley Business Leaders Regarding the Impacts of the 2003 Water Transfer Agreement with San Diego. Prepared for the Imperial Valley Socioeconomic Impact Committee.
• Collins, Kimberly (2000-2009). CCBRES Bulletin, monthly publication. Calexico, CA: California Center for Border and Regional Economic Studies

Sharon C. Collins, MBA, CFRE

Sharon works with organizations that want superior written communications. Her writing skills coupled with her extensive background assures an understanding of these agencies needs, an ability to articulate their mission and goals, and to make sure they have timely results. She has implemented communications campaigns and created marketing materials that won national recognition.

Her Educational Background Includes:

• Certified Fund Raising Executive
• Master of Business Administration, California State University, Dominguez Hills. Professional Designation in Personnel Management, University of California, Los Angeles Extension
• Bachelor of Arts, California State University, Northridge

Approximately 30 Years Experience in Developing:

• Foundation and Corporate Grant Proposals
• Donor Solicitation and Direct Mail Letters
• Production Scripts
• Event Program Books
• Live/Silent Auction Catalogues
• Tribute and Ad Journals
• Annual Reports
• Administrative Manuals
• Policy and Procedure Manuals
• Training Materials and Manuals