Each month Santa Rosa Junior College recognizes excellence on campus with an Employee of the Month Award.
Visit the Employee of the Month Nominations page to find out how to nominate someone you feel deserves this distinction.
Here is a list of past EOM recipients.
Previous recipient: Carmen Quiroz - February 2025
March 2025 - Kimm Howard
It is an honor to recognize Kimm Howard as our March 2025 Employee of the Month! Kimm is an Admissions & Records Specialist at SRJC, where her dedication, positivity, and commitment to students have made a lasting impact on the college community.
Born and raised in Sonoma County, Kimm graduated from Petaluma High School before continuing her education at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Sonoma State University, and Santa Rosa Junior College, where she studied marketing, human resources, and Microsoft applications. Before joining SRJC, she spent 25 years as a Moving Coordinator and Dispatcher, managing logistics and working with clients in high-pressure situations—a skill set that has undoubtedly contributed to her success in her role at SRJC.
Kimm first joined SRJC as an STNC Admissions & Records Technician in 2008, later becoming Lead Cashier at the SRJC Bookstore, and ultimately transitioning to her current role as an Admissions & Records Specialist. In this role, she processes petitions, manages student records, and ensures that students receive timely and accurate transcript services. She plays a critical role in helping students navigate administrative processes, often going above and beyond to provide guidance and resources.
Her nominator and supervisor, Vayta Smith, shared, “Kimm is a pleasure to work with. She makes an effort to say hello to everyone in the office each day. She’s always positive and never complains about the never-ending amount of work that comes through her area. She’s a great team player and always willing to help anyone in the office. Most importantly, she puts every student first, always trying to understand their unique situation and adjust her priorities to help them.”
Outside of work, Kimm is deeply involved in her community, volunteering with the Redwood Empire Food Bank, Redwood Gospel Mission, and Project Serve through Spring Hills Community Church. She enjoys gardening, traveling, hiking, and commercial salmon fishing with her husband in Bodega Bay. A devoted wife and mother, Kimm has been married for 33 years and takes great pride in her family, including two of her children who transferred from SRJC to four-year colleges.
Upon receiving this recognition, Kimm expressed her gratitude, saying, “I was completely surprised to be given this wonderful honor. I am grateful for my job at SRJC and for the opportunity to give back in small yet significant ways to make it a better place.”
Congratulations to Kimm Howard, a dedicated and compassionate member of the SRJC community. This recognition is a testament to her hard work, kindness, and unwavering commitment to students and colleagues alike.