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I’m Kimberli Buckley, a facilitator, lecturer, and author focused on education, accessibility, life skills, and inclusive practices. I’m known for creating welcoming, respectful environments that invite honest dialogue and meaningful connection. I bring professional expertise and lived experience as the parent of neurodivergent children, informing a compassionate, practical approach to communication and learning. Through my roles and my book Teaching Life Skills (2022), I explore hands-on strategies for teaching young adults essential life skills and building supportive communities. I've been a host for virtual conferences and I enjoy talking about real subjects like what it's like to have a disability or raising neurodivergent children and facing the public school system. I also have an autistic child who is an adult now and succeeding in finding their way and I am passionate about teaching young adults about life skills. I've been a librarian for over 15 years and I love checking facts, finding references, and doing research. I also enjoy writing in my blog the Compassionate Librarian.…I’m Kimberli Buckley, a facilitator, lecturer, and author focused on education, accessibility, life skills, and inclusive practices. I’m known for creating welcoming, respectful environments that invite honest dialogue and meaningful connection. I bring professional expertise and lived experience as the parent of neurodivergent children, informing a compassionate, practical approach to communication and learning. Through my roles and my book Teaching Life Skills (2022), I explore hands-on strategies for teaching young adults essential life skills and building supportive communities. I've been a host for virtual conferences and I enjoy talking about real subjects like what it's like to have a disability or raising neurodivergent children and facing the public school system. I also have an autistic child who is an adult now and succeeding in finding their way and I am passionate about teaching young adults about life skills. I've been a librarian for over 15 years and I love checking facts, finding references, and doing research. I also enjoy writing in my blog the Compassionate Librarian.

Kimberli Buckley

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I’m Kimberli Buckley, a facilitator, lecturer, and author focused on education, accessibility, life skills, and inclusive practices. I’m known for creating welcoming, respectful environments that invite honest dialogue and meaningful connection. I bring professional expertise and lived experience as the parent of neurodivergent children, informing a compassionate, practical approach to communication and learning. Through my roles and my book Teaching Life Skills (2022), I explore hands-on strategies for teaching young adults essential life skills and building supportive communities. I've been a host for virtual conferences and I enjoy talking about real subjects like what it's like to have a disability or raising neurodivergent children and facing the public school system. I also have an autistic child who is an adult now and succeeding in finding their way and I am passionate about teaching young adults about life skills. I've been a librarian for over 15 years and I love checking facts, finding references, and doing research. I also enjoy writing in my blog the Compassionate Librarian.…I’m Kimberli Buckley, a facilitator, lecturer, and author focused on education, accessibility, life skills, and inclusive practices. I’m known for creating welcoming, respectful environments that invite honest dialogue and meaningful connection. I bring professional expertise and lived experience as the parent of neurodivergent children, informing a compassionate, practical approach to communication and learning. Through my roles and my book Teaching Life Skills (2022), I explore hands-on strategies for teaching young adults essential life skills and building supportive communities. I've been a host for virtual conferences and I enjoy talking about real subjects like what it's like to have a disability or raising neurodivergent children and facing the public school system. I also have an autistic child who is an adult now and succeeding in finding their way and I am passionate about teaching young adults about life skills. I've been a librarian for over 15 years and I love checking facts, finding references, and doing research. I also enjoy writing in my blog the Compassionate Librarian.

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I’m Kimberli Buckley, a facilitator, lecturer, and author focused on education, accessibility, life skills, and inclusive practices. I’m known for creating welcoming, respectful environments that invite honest dialogue and meaningful connection.

I bring professional expertise and lived experience as the parent of neurodivergent children, informing a compassionate, practical approach to communication and learning. Through my roles and my book Teaching Life Skills (2022), I explore hands-on strategies for teaching young adults essential life skills and building supportive communities. I’ve been a host for virtual conferences and I enjoy talking about real subjects like what it’s like to have a disability or raising neurodivergent children and facing the public school system. I also have an autistic child who is an adult now and succeeding in finding their way and I am passionate about teaching young adults about life skills. I’ve been a librarian for over 15 years and I love checking facts, finding references, and doing research. I also enjoy writing in my blog the Compassionate Librarian.

Skills

Copywriting

Presentation Design

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Presentation Design

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Graduate Lecturer & Facilitator at San José State University – School of Information

December 1, 2020 - Present

Facilitated structured discussions with students and guest speakers on accessibility, outreach, and life skills. Guided reflective conversations that support understanding across diverse perspectives.

Conference Facilitator at Library 2.0 Virtual Summit

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Coordinated and facilitated sessions for a statewide virtual professional conference. Supported speakers and participants to create engaging, respectful learning environments.

Author at Teaching Life Skills

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Wrote and published a practical guide focused on life skills education and community support.

Community Library Manager at Contra Costa County Library

May 1, 2011 - Present

Led workshopping and group discussions for community members on life skills, access to services, and inclusive practices. Created safe, supportive spaces for participants to share experiences and learn together.