Kimberly Walton-Trajkovski brings more than 30 years of experience in higher education leadership, student support, disability services, equity, and inclusion. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a deep commitment to supporting individuals, fostering access and opportunity, and building collaborative communities.
Most recently, Kimberly served as Associate Dean and Director of the Pugh Center for Student Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Colby College, where she led strategic initiatives, supervised professional staff, developed leadership programs, managed budgets, and supported student success through community engagement and leadership development opportunities.
Prior to her time at Colby, Kimberly spent more than 25 years at Purdue University Northwest, serving in numerous leadership roles including Associate Director & ADA Coordinator, Director of Disability Resources, Assistant Director of Disability Services, Student Support Services Counselor, and Financial Aid Specialist. Her expertise includes disability accommodations, Title IX compliance, employee and student support services, conflict resolution, training and development, and organizational leadership.
Kimberly holds a Master of Science in Education, Counseling & Development from Purdue University Calumet and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Purdue University. She also maintains numerous professional certifications in accessibility, mediation, civil rights investigations, and Title IX administration.
