Kim Stupica-Dobbs

As Acting Deputy Director for Local Engagement & Administration, Kim Stupica-Dobbs leads outreach, stakeholder engagement, and environmental scanning related to all of CMS' programs. As Regional Administrator and Staff Director for CMS Kansas City, Kim leads and coordinates local external engagement efforts with all regional stakeholders and customers in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.  She also provides administrative and operational support to all employees in CMS Kansas City, promoting cohesion and collaboration throughout the regional office and with other CMS components. 

Prior to joining CMS, Kim served as the Program Manager for the Health Profession Opportunity Grants (HPOG) Program in the Office of Family Assistance, Administration for Children and Families.  The HPOG Program awarded competitive, discretionary grants to organizations to provide education and training to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients and other low-income individuals.  Before joining the federal government, Kim taught in SE Washington, D.C., as part of Teach for America, and held other positions in program management and college recruitment.

Kim holds a bachelor's degree in international affairs and political science from Marquette University and a master’s degree in early childhood education curriculum and instruction from George Mason University.