Qualifications & Experience

Kimberly Martin

Guardian ad Litem | Parenting Coordinator | Mediator

Redmond, Washington

Professional Profile

Kimberly Martin is a child advocate, mediator, and family services professional dedicated to helping children and families navigate complex transitions, parenting challenges, and family law matters with clarity, professionalism, and a child-centered focus.

Her work is rooted in the belief that every family is unique and that effective solutions require understanding each family’s circumstances, values, and goals. Kimberly has particular expertise serving medically intensive, neurodivergent, and special-needs children and their families, including matters involving developmental disabilities, complex medical conditions, behavioral health concerns, educational accommodations, and high-conflict parenting dynamics.

Child Advocacy & Family Services

Kimberly currently serves as a GAL, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) in both King and Snohomish Counties, including Family Law CASA appointments.

Her experience includes:

  • Child interviews and investigations

  • Court reports and declarations

  • Court appearances and testimony

  • Medical, educational, and therapeutic record review

  • Home visits and collateral interviews

  • Family law and dependency matters

In addition to her advocacy work, Kimberly serves as a leader and facilitator for Seattle Children’s Hospital affiliated parent support groups serving families of medically intensive children.

Her experience includes supporting families navigating:

  • Cerebral palsy

  • Traumatic brain injury

  • Autism

  • ADHD

  • Developmental disabilities

  • Feeding disorders

  • Complex medical conditions

  • Behavioral health concerns

Mediation & Conflict Resolution

Kimberly is a Harvard University-trained advanced negotiator and mediator with specialized training in family conflict resolution, child development, and collaborative decision-making.

Certifications & Training

  • Harvard Law School - Intensive Mediation Certification (40 hrs) Boston, MA

  • Harvard Law School - Advanced Negotiation Certification (40 hrs), Boston MA

Washington State Training

  • Washington State Mediation Training (80 hrs)

  • Washington Family Mediation Training (40 hrs)

Children Focused / Additional Training

  • Stanford University Health: Child Development, Behavior & Mental Health

  • LGBTQ+ & Domestic Violence

  • CPS Intake Process

  • CASA King County Family Law Training (70 hrs)

  • CASA Snohomish County Training (70 hrs)

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

  • Fundamentals of Parenting Coordination (16 hrs)

  • Advanced Issue in Family Law - Parent Child Contact Issues (16 hrs)

Professional Practice & Affiliations

Kimberly currently serves in mediation practicums with both the Snohomish County Dispute Resolution Center and Northwest Mediation Dispute Resolution Center, where she works with individuals and families to facilitate communication, resolve conflict, and develop practical agreements.

She is also a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC), an interdisciplinary organization of professionals dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families involved in family court systems.

Diverse Families & Perspectives

Kimberly has experience working with families from a wide range of cultural, religious, and family backgrounds, including same-sex parents, blended families, interstate parenting matters, and families navigating complex medical, developmental, and educational needs.

Her perspective is further informed by extensive international experience. During her previous career in technology and strategic partnerships, Kimberly lived in Germany and India and worked extensively throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. These experiences strengthened her ability to work across cultures, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and appreciate the many ways families approach decision-making, relationships, and conflict.

Executive Leadership Experience

Prior to transitioning into child advocacy, mediation, and family services, Kimberly spent more than twenty-five years in executive leadership roles focused on strategic partnerships, business development, and complex negotiations.

Selected leadership roles include:

  • Global Vice President, Strategic Partnerships – Intuit

  • Global Vice President, Cloud & Technology Alliances – Oracle

  • Vice President, Worldwide Partner Strategy & Sales – Citrix

  • Head of EMEA Partner Sales & Marketing – Microsoft

  • Leadership roles in consulting and technology services – Accenture

  • Harvard Executive Leadership Program

Throughout her “first” career, Kimberly led complex negotiations, built strategic partnerships, managed competing stakeholder interests, and helped organizations find common ground in high-stakes situations. These experiences continue to inform her work helping families navigate difficult decisions, improve communication, and develop practical solutions that support the long-term well-being of children.

Professional Network & Resources

Kimberly brings not only her own experience and training, but also a deep network of relationships within child healthcare, mediation, education, and family law communities. Through her work with Seattle Children’s Hospital, Dispute Resolution Centers, CASA programs, and family law professionals, she understands how to connect families with the appropriate resources and expertise when complex issues arise.

She believes that parents are often best positioned to make decisions for their children when they have access to the right information, support, and expertise. Whenever possible, Kimberly encourages collaborative problem-solving and informed decision-making that empowers parents to reach sustainable solutions while reducing unnecessary conflict, expense, and court involvement.