Kimberly Thornton is currently the Director for Center for Campus Life (CCL) at Texas Tech University.  The Center for Campus Life includes the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life, the Spirt Office, Student Involvement, the TTU Food Pantry, the LGBTQ program, and the Red to Black Peer Financial Coaching program.  She has over 13 years of experience in Student Affairs in the areas of Student Activities, Greek Life, Community Service, Leadership, Career Services, and Admissions.

She received a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from Louisiana State University (LSU), a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, and a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership – Higher Administration at Louisiana Tech University.

She is an active alumni member of Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity. Kimberly is an avid LSU and Red Raider fan.