Kim Simon brings 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience and a longstanding connection to Pace’s mission.
JACKSONVILLE, FL – September 23, 2026 – Pace Center for Girls today announced Kim Simon as Executive Director of Pace Jacksonville. A Northeast Florida native, Simon brings 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience focused on community-based work and expanding access to trauma-informed support.
Most recently, Simon served as Executive Director of Yoga 4 Change, where she led the growth of trauma-informed programming across Florida and helped expand access to healing-centered services. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with nonprofit boards and community partners to develop programs that respond to the needs of individuals and families.
For Simon, joining Pace Jacksonville as Executive Director is also a return to an organization she already knows. As an E-RYT 500 certified yoga teacher, she previously led yoga and mindfulness practices for girls at Pace Jacksonville and Pace Clay. Through that experience, Simon gained a strong understanding of Pace’s mission before stepping into her new leadership role.
“Kim’s experience growing trauma-informed programs and her connection to Pace give her a strong foundation for leading Pace Jacksonville forward. Her leadership comes at an important time as we look to build on the center’s impact and create more opportunities for girls across Northeast Florida,” said Aggie Pappas, Chief Program Officer at Pace Center for Girls.
Since 1985, Pace Jacksonville has empowered over 6,000 girls through its academic Day Program and Pace Reach Program.
