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she holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Nevada, Reno and is certified as an Advanced Advocate through the National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA). In 2011, Garrett- Funk established the Oklahoma City Police Department’s Victim Services Program. This initiative later received Honorable Mention for Excellence in Victim Services from the International Association of Chiefs of Police. While working with families, she saw the critical need to build a collaborative and integrate services and brought professionals together to open Palomar in 2017. In 2018, Palomar was recognized by the Department of Justice for its innovative approach to building community partnerships. She served on Governor Stitt’s Criminal Justice RESTORE & MODERN Task Force. In 2020, she testified nationally for the President’s Commission for the Administration of Justice. She is a co-founder of the grassroots organization We Are Rising, which unites women across the state to stand up against dangerous laws that impact the health, safety and wellbeing of Oklahomans. Kim serves as a consultant and subject matter expert for the Alliance for HOPE International; in this advisory role, she provides vital support for Family Justice Centers across the globe. In addition to her work with Palomar, she volunteers with organizations such as Leadership OKC’s Youth Leadership Exchange, Civic Center Foundation, OU Board of Visitors for the School of Social Work and the OSU/OKC Crime Victim Advisory Board.
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