Kimberley Crews Goode

Kimberley Crews Goode (BSJ87) was inducted into the 2024 Medill Hall of Achievement.

Goode serves as the chief communications and social impact officer of BMO where she leads communications, media relations, government affairs and community engagement.

Prior to joining BMO, Goode served leadership roles for companies including American Express, Prudential Financial, Kellogg Company, Northwestern Mutual and Blue Shield of California. As a corporate executive, she has been recognized as one of the Most Influential Women and among the Top 100 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America by Savoy magazine and as an Outstanding Woman in Marketing and Communications by Ebony magazine.

Goode started her career as a journalist for the Grand Rapids Press and earned induction into the PR Week Hall of Fame for her work in strategic communications. She also was named Communicator of the Year for the International Association of Business Communicators.

Goode has championed diversity in PR through her work in the Page Society, a professional association for the highest ranking leaders in the field.