Kimberly's Speaking Profile
C.KIMBERLY TOMS
Public speaker and reform-focused survivor of law enforcement officer-enacted crime
C.Kimberly Toms was a victim of a multitude of crimes enacted by an acquaintance, a serial offending supervisory special agent for the U.S. government. In attempting to report these crimes, she encountered shocking negligence in the Justice System. These secondary acts were at the hands of police officers, state courts and victim advocates, in addition to the highest law enforcement agencies in the land. Now, she speaks out as a triumphant survivor, all in the effort to influence positive change.
As part of her career, Kimberly has dedicated more than 40 years of her life to multiple forms of communications, including a background in public relations, content publishing and digital marketing. During her 12 years spent focused on the pursuit of justice against a serial offending special agent, Kimberly used her voice and digital marketing capabilities across all available channels with creativity and tenacity to achieve personal and professional goals. Today, she facilitates open and logical conversations about reform in policing, the justice system and victim relations in a multitude of forums.
This interview clip (right) was the first time Kimberly vocalized the realities of her attempts to get law enforcement help to stop the crimes against her. It reflects the difficulties women face in trying to report sexual assault and other crimes, particularly when the offender is empowered like this active Supervisory Special Agent for the US Department of State, once a city police officer in the state of Wisconsin.
If a federal agent had your life in a chokehold, using his badge and gun to cover up the crimes he committed against you and “double digits” of other women, how would you extricate yourself safely from that situation? Would you survive?
Faced with this struggle after two sexual assaults, financial extortion, daily threats, computer hacking, tech-enabled abuse, intense stalking and attempted murder, Kimberly pulled out every digital marketing communications skill she had to ensure her future. When nine officers in five states failed in their duty to help her pursue safety and justice, Kimberly did not buckle. Then, as federal agencies hid her under a heavy rug, and now, as justice continues to show it leans to the offender’s favor with negligence, she still stands in defiance with an unwavering voice. This tenacity, strength and optimism drive all that Kimberly does.
In her journey, C.KT has engaged with federal agencies, the U.S. Attorney General’s office, senators, governors, mayors, district attorneys, magistrates, federal law enforcement, city law enforcement and local agencies. Her media experience includes television commercials, film, talk radio, podcasts and mainstream publications.
Spotlighted Topics for Speaking Engagements
Kimberly can also customize the subject focus to suit your organization’s needs.
- Reality of Rape Reporting in the U.S.
- Tech-Enabled Abuse
- Red Flags and Leaning Into Your Intuition
- Standing Up without Hard Evidence
- Advocating for Yourself after Crime Victimization
- Surviving an Empowered Offender
- Recovery and Rebuilding: A New Life as a Survivor
Three-Time Documentary Feature Awardee | 2019 - 2023 Film Fests
About the Crimes
In 2013, Kimberly survived a violent assault perpetrated by a federal agent. Seeking protection across multiple jurisdictions, she encountered significant institutional failures. Despite these setbacks, she persevered, safeguarding her life and ultimately relocating to North Carolina to begin the long pursuit of justice.
Over the next several years, Kimberly faced ongoing intimidation, stalking, and technology-enabled abuse. Repeatedly dismissed by local agencies, she persisted, ultimately gaining the attention of an investigator at the U.S. Department of State. This intervention triggered a multi-year federal Joint Task Force investigation, uncovering numerous additional victims, engaging two U.S. senators, and eventually leading to successful prosecution. Against difficult
odds, her offender was convicted in 2020 and incarcerated.
Kimberly’s persistence in the face of systemic obstacles exemplifies her resilience and determination. Even when further negligence emerged, such as the absence of critical court transcripts for five years, she has remained committed to ensuring accountability.
Her story reflects not only the personal strength required to survive and seek justice under extraordinary circumstances, but also her ability to remain focused, solution-oriented, and determined in the most challenging environments.