Kim Vierra

Kim Vierra is an award-winning educator and career coach known for guiding students towards fulfilling lives. Currently, she serves as the Student Engagement Program Manager and Instructor in the College of Business at Oregon State University-Cascades. In this role, Kim collaborates with business leaders and external partners to design and implement a comprehensive curriculum of professional development experiences. She also provides personalized guidance to students in all aspects of their career planning. Prior to joining Oregon State University-Cascades, Kim gained valuable experience at Mercer and Nike. Her roles at these organizations involved management development and learning, global mobility, compensation, and benefits. She has also co-founded impactful initiatives such as the OSU-Cascades Innovation Pitch Fest, Alumni Career Conversations, and the College of Business Reverse Career Fair. Kim holds a Master of International Management (MIM) from Portland State University and a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Economics from Lewis & Clark College. Her approach is consultative, with a strong emphasis on a bias towards action. Through her dedication to learning and career development, Kim aims to make a lasting impact on her local community and individuals alike.