About

Kim Gaines is a seasoned educator, nonprofit leader, photographer, and graphic artist committed to community advocacy. She has played a vital role in sustaining Sophie’s Parlor, a public radio program offering a woman’s perspective on music, culture, and community for over forty years. Known for her nuanced and dedicated approach, Kim brings a complex skill set to her professional and organizational efforts.

Skills

  • Administration
  • Management
  • Teaching
  • illustrator
  • Photoshop

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Deb Morris

 3/17/2026
10

"I met Kim when I returned to Sophie’s Parlor, a public radio show on WPFW-FM. The program presented a woman’s perspective on music, culture and community. Kim was part of the collective that has kept it on the air for over forty years. It’s a valuable service providing information and entertainment to listeners. After I left, I learned that she continued working on Sophie’s but was also active in her community working on projects, particularly those involving young people. I continue to think of her as a woman devoted to giving her best to any endeavor she pursues."

Sandra Gibson

 7/26/2026
Provided a score of  
10
  for Kim Gaines

Deb Morris

 3/17/2026
10

"I met Kim when I returned to Sophie’s Parlor, a public radio show on WPFW-FM. The program presented a woman’s perspective on music, culture and community. Kim was part of the collective that has kept it on the air for over forty years. It’s a valuable service providing information and entertainment to listeners. After I left, I learned that she continued working on Sophie’s but was also active in her community working on projects, particularly those involving young people. I continue to think of her as a woman devoted to giving her best to any endeavor she pursues."

Sandra Gibson

 7/26/2026
Provided a score of  
10
  for Kim Gaines