ARCS Light Award Recipients

2023-2024 San Diego ARCS Light Recipient:
Kimberly Miller

Kimberly Miller joined the ARCS San Diego Chapter in 1999 and is an Active member who has consistently contributed throughout the past 25 years.  She has served as ARCS Co-President 2008-2009, Scientist of the Year Chair, Corresponding Secretary, Fund Development, Foundation Giving and many other roles throughout the years.

She is a San Diego native and has been involved in many community activities.  She served as President of the following organizations: The Junior League of San Diego, Inc., San Diego County Dental Hygienists Society, Youth Tennis San Diego, San Diego Bar Auxiliary, The Thursday Club and Mental Health America San Diego County.  She was Chairman of Rady Children’s Hospital Charity Ball and the Mercy Ball.  Kimberly has also always enjoyed being active in her children’s activities and schools.  

Kimberly is a collaborative team player who is energetic, enthusiastic, and always has a smile on her face. She is a proud USC Trojan.  She is also an involved mom, grandmom, and wife, who is athletic and once taught an aerobics class.  In fact, one of our members invited her to join ARCS after taking her class!

Kimberly is kind, thoughtful and has a beautiful heart and soul.  She brings to mind a Maya Angelou quote:  "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."  Kimberly has made so many of us feel so special over the years.  Kindness goes a long way.  It is amazing how much effect a simple act of kindness has on someone's life.  
 
For the past twelve years Kimberly has been an outstanding member as Membership and Corresponding Secretary. Kimberly has demonstrated kindness and heart.  Her notes to members are the best.  She not only reaches out to members in need, but she also visits them in hospitals, nursing homes, brings flowers and takes the time to brighten their days.  It is this kindness and goodness that make her the heart and soul of the ARCS San Diego Chapter!