ABOUT THE CANDIDATE
Hi, I'm Kimberly!
Kimberly Haase has been a resident of Georgia for 27 years and has resided in Acworth for 20 years with her family where she raised her three sons and her fur baby Christian.
Kimberly is a graduate of Kennesaw State University with a bachelor's degree in Political Science, where she was awarded a Who’s Who student recognition award in 2016. There, she also became a member of Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society.
Education is important to Kimberly: Along with her degree, she has completed a multitude of certifications including the OxfordX course on “From Poverty to Prosperity: Understanding Economic Development," a Gerontology certification from Kennesaw State University, The Edge Connection certification for Business Planning, and a federal procurement training program certification from Government Procurement Innovators (GPI).
2024 Recipient of the Nikki T. Randall Servant Leader Award from the Georgia Women’s Legislative Caucus
"Every year, the Georgia Women’s Legislative Caucus, a bipartisan, bi-cameral body of female legislators, honors those who have selflessly given to others through community service. This tradition was started by former Representative Nikki T. Randall, who was a strong advocate for women, families and communities."
From Kimberly: My Story
I am a descendant of America’s Great Migration. My great-great-grandmother moved from Missouri to Lansing, Michigan, where I grew up. I was surrounded by family, friends, and a community that created an environment where I felt safe. I’m the oldest of my siblings, and I learned at a very young age how to care for, protect, and serve others. When my siblings and I would play at our neighborhood park, I was responsible for keeping a careful watch on them. My parents raised us to be self-aware of the fact that actions have consequences and to be accountable for those actions. So when I moved to Atlanta, Georgia, I had the traditions, communities, and grit of where I came from.
I believe these qualities will be my guiding star for Acworth’s city council. After moving from the Midwest, I joined the New Migration and arrived in Riverdale, Georgia. I was looking for opportunities, just like my grandparents were. In both migrations, we were looking for an opportunity to do better.
My great-grandfather worked in sanitation in Missouri. He heard that the factory in Lansing, Michigan, was hiring people and offering guaranteed financial stability. My great-grandfather seized the opportunity to make a better life for himself and our family. He was able to buy a home and create a path for my grandmother and future generations to become middle-class. They taught us that working hard, having a strong work ethic, and searching out opportunities was the path to success. I’m thankful to my great-great-grandparents for being examples of this type of drive and perseverance. These characteristics are what America is rooted in. The desire, drive, and resilience that lead Americans to search for a better opportunity for our families.
We face challenges now, but they are also opportunities for financial mobility and human capital development. We want to move upward while raising our families in safe neighborhoods and desire livable wages within our community. Acworth has remained stable in its unemployment rate, but I think there are more opportunities for people to work, play, and rest in Acworth, all while living in our community. Like so many others, I had to leave Lansing, Michigan, to seek greater economic opportunities. The factories that once supported our families had closed.I came to Acworth to raise my family and create new traditions. I started iLoveKare, a concierge service that helps senior citizens and their caregivers. I want to run for the Acworth City Council to help my fellow council members create business opportunities that lead to human capital development.
Acworth residents should not have to migrate for a better opportunity: My vision is to empower Acworth to bridge the digital divide, foster inclusivity, and enhance education to build a sustainable social pillar.
Living a Life of Service
Kimberly is running to serve, and she hopes you will support her as we work towards this #SharedWin.
Her experiences in and out of the classroom have equipped her to become a business owner and champion for Acworth families. Kimberly is the CEO of iLoveKare, a concierge service company for active aging adults, which she founded in 2013. Under Kimberly's leadership, the iLoveKare team has helped seniors age in place in the Cobb & Cherokee County areas. Additionally, she served on the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) Advisory Committee on Aging for five years where she helped stimulate community interest by advocating for the concerns of Cobb County’s aging adults and their families.
During the summer of 2020, Kimberly served as a Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) COVID-19 Emotional Support Line volunteer. Kimberly's other community roles have included serving with Allatoona High School’s PTSA and chairing their hospitality committee for four years. She served as the Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County’s youngest member during her five years as its secretary. She is currently a member of the National Concierge Association (NCA) and the Acworth Business Association (ABA) and has served on Acworth’s Juneteenth committee in 2022 and 2023. ​