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Kimberly Lightford (Finding Aid)
1967 -
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Food: Greens
Favorite Time of Year: Summer
Favorite Vacation Spot: The Caribbean Islands
Interview Length: 58 minutes
Interview Date(s): September 1, 2000
Interview Location(s): Chicago, Illinois
Abstract
Kimberly Lightford details her family background and education, explaining how difficult situations at home inspired her to become a success academically and professionally. Lightford explains how her undergraduate education and her work as an intern at the Illinois General Assembly inspired her career in politics. Kimberly Lightford details her political career, starting with her election as a Trustee of Maywood, Illinois. Lightford discusses her success there and explains how that inspired her to to run for the Illinois State Senate, a seat she won in 1998. Lightford talks about how she adjusted to her first two years in the Senate, and how she responded to her biggest challenges. Lightford talks about how her family, in particular her father, has supported her and allowed her to achieve her goals. She then considers her future plans as a Senator and for her career beyond government.
22 Stories (See Ordered Story Set)
- Slating of Kimberly Lightford interview
- Kimberly Lightford's favorites
- Kimberly Lightford names her parents and siblings and talks about her upbringing
- Kimberly Lightford talks about her father's demeanor
- Kimberly Lightford talks about her mother
- Kimberly Lightford shares some experiences from her early education
- Kimberly Lightford talks about developing her leadership skills from an early age
- Kimberly Lightford describes how her higher education and career transitions lead her to her role in government
- Kimberly Lightford explains how she became a Trustee of Maywood, Illinois
- Kimberly Lightford talks about programming she developed in Maywood, Illinois as a village Trustee
- Kimberly Lightford describes her transient lifestyle after leaving her parents' household at thriteen
- Kimberly Lightford describes the challenges she faced as a Trustee of Maywood, Illinois
- Kimberly Lightford shares her experiences with campaigning for Trustee of Maywood, Illinois
- Kimberly Lightford recalls the challenges of her first term as an Illinois State Senator
- Kimberly Lightford talks about meeting her husband
- Kimberly Lightford talks about balancing her politcal career with her personal life
- Kimberly Lightford expresses the importance of visibility and mentorship from African American leaders
- Kimberly Lightford discusses her plans for the future as an Illinois Senator
- Kimberly Lightford talks about her goals beyond the Illinois State Senate
- Kimberly Lightford discusses her family dynamics and her relationship with her father
- Kimberly Lightford explains how her father keeps her on track to achieve her goals
- Kimberly Lightford shares her advice for students and future politicians