Re-Elect Kim Calvin

Kimberly Calvin also known as “Mama Kim” is one of San Bernardino’s home-grown leaders working to bring improvements to the City’s Ward 6.  Calvin brings a wealth of experience from various positions in the public and private sectors.  Ms. Calvin has worked as a Property Manager and Community Liaison for a major housing complex in San Bernardino’s Ward 6 where she diligently sought to be the voice of the people. 

As a Labor Union wife of Local 1184 (LIUNA) for over 30 years, Calvin understands first-hand the struggles and success of organizing to promote and protect the rights and interests of the community. 

Her experience in the public sector includes positions with San Bernardino Community Services Department as a Community Liaison and Advocate for homeless and domestically abused women and children; she served as a Transitional Services Liaison for the State of Florida’s Welfare Reform Program serving families transitioning from state supported living conditions. Calvin has also served as President for several School Parent Teachers Association, School Site Council, School Booster Clubs throughout the Inland Empire, and currently collaborates with San Bernardino City Unified School District and San Bernardino City Parks and Recreation.

Calvin founded and is Executive Director of Akoma Unity Center, providing high-quality, no-cost afterschool and summer programs addressing the needs and opportunities unique to at-risk youth and families. The programs are designed to empower students to reach their full potential academically and socially, to engage in their communities and beyond. 

Calvin comes from a family of involved community developers (John and Vivian Nash Dukes of Dukes Dukes and Associates), serving in many capacities while being employed within her family’s business to serve San Bernardino West. This also provided the necessary experience and grooming needed to be impactful in her current position as a community activists. In her younger years, Calvin witnessed first-hand community activism while working with youth as her legendary Uncle, Wilbur Brown involved her in many community activities which promoted relentless work ethic. Calvin’s passionate drives her to envision broader community opportunities and forges her to create change.

Calvin believes that together, the People of San Bernardino can re-create the days of San Bernardino’s thriving economy and sense of community pride.

Calvin has four children and four grandchildren all residing in San Bernardino and are also serving the City of San Bernardino in various ways.