About Us

Grounded in experience.
Guided by purpose.

Organizations function best when people understand how their work connects—to one another and to a shared mission.

At Kimberly Frank Consulting, we partner with leaders navigating complexity, growth, and change. Drawing on more than three decades of experience across the private, public, nonprofit, and government sectors—and roles spanning entry-level contributor to chief executive—we bring both internal and advisory perspective to every engagement.

That breadth reinforces a simple conviction: clarity of purpose and alignment to values are not aspirational ideals. They are operational necessities. When mission, systems, and leadership are aligned, organizations create lasting impact.

A people-first lens on
leadership and change

Organizations are not single, uniform entities. They are shaped by history, policy, and lived experience. Effective leadership requires discernment to understand these different realities—and the humility to recognize the way decisions ripple across them.

A people-centered approach is not soft idealism. It is a practical commitment. It means asking better questions before making decisions, listening for what may be unspoken, and aligning strategy with the lived experience of those who carry the work forward.

Clients often describe working with us as:

Clear in objectives and expectations
Collaborative, with thoughtful and realistic workplans
An experience where people feel heard, respected, and valued

Founder and CEO

Kimberly Miyazawa Frank, JD is the founder of Kimberly Frank Consulting and a trusted advisor to leaders across sectors.

Over more than 30 years, she has worked at the intersection of organizational strategy, executive leadership, and community impact, holding roles that range from litigation attorney to nonprofit CEO to global corporate social responsibility executive. She has led project teams at global consultancies of The Gallup Organization, Towers Perrin, and the Aspen Institute. Across these settings, her work has consistently centered on strengthening the alignment between purpose, people, and systems.

Rooted in her upbringing in Hawai‘i and shaped by professional experience across the country, Kimberly brings a relational, values-driven approach to leadership and change. She believes enduring organizational performance is inextricably linked to belonging, clarity of mission, and responsible stewardship — commitments that extend beyond her professional practice into sustained civic and community leadership.

Kimberly Miyazawa Frank’s civic commitment is reflected in decades of volunteer and board leadership across education, youth services, diversity and inclusion, public health, and philanthropy, including current roles as president of SeaVuria Seattle and Mercer Island High School PTSA, secretary of the Mercer Island Youth and Family Services Foundation board, DEIB chair of Pitch Your Peers Seattle, and national board member of Gift of adoption Fund, as well as service with organizations such as the Institute for Sustainable Diversity & Inclusion, Keiro Northwest, and the Japanese American Citizens League.

Raised in Honolulu, she earned a Bachelor of Science from Miami University and a Juris Doctor from Rutgers University, and further completed executive and board leadership programs at Harvard, the University of Washington Foster School, and Leadership Tomorrow Seattle, grounding her community engagement in a strong academic and leadership foundation.

Our partners

We actively partner with a trusted network of consultants and strategic partners to bring the right expertise to every engagement. By working collaboratively — sharing perspectives, challenging assumptions, and building on each other’s strengths — we deliver smarter solutions and more durable results. Progress is a team sport, and our partnerships ensure our clients benefit from collective experience and a wide range of expertise, not isolated ideas.

Steph Boyer, MEd, MDiv

Supports leaders and organizations in strengthening relational dynamics, communication, and resilience. Brings cross-sector experience in education, healthcare, and family systems to design practical, people-centered approaches that improve stability and effectiveness.

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Christine Joy Cristobal

Supports organizations in aligning strategy, operations, and leadership to drive measurable performance and results. Combines business management experience with structured coaching to strengthen execution, accountability, and long-term sustainable growth.

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Mwa Hungwe, MBA

Advises organizations on government contracting, compliance, and regulatory strategy within complex environments. Helps leaders navigate procurement pathways and translate requirements into clear, actionable plans for growth.

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Cristina Martinez, MD, MPH

Advises leaders on aligning policy, systems, and community needs across public health and education. Brings a governance-informed perspective to help organizations navigate +complexity and design equitable, data-informed strategies.

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