SANTA BARBARA FAMILY YMCA GOOD FRIDAY BREAKFAST

Join us for a morning of inspiration, music and community fellowship as we honor the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

DATE: Friday, April 3, 2026

TIME: 7:30am - 8:45am

LOCATION: Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Dr. Kimberly Battle-Walters Denu
Provost and Dean of the Faculty at Westmont College

Dr. Kim Denu joined Westmont in August 2022 as provost and dean of faculty with over 25 years of experience in Christian higher education. Dr. Denu, a gifted leader, global scholar and a recognized educator is deeply committed to her Christian faith and to the liberal arts, and brings a high level of integrity and a lengthy, proven track record of leading strong teams as an accomplished administrator and collaborator with both institutions and national organizations. Previously, Kim worked as vice president for educational programs for the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities in Washington, D.C. She spent much of her career at Azusa Pacific University as vice president and chief diversity officer. A two-time Fulbright alumna, she has conducted research projects in South Africa and Ethiopia. She has published in the areas of African-American issues, women and family matters, leadership, welfare reform and international relations. She speaks on these topics at various national and international forums and conferences. In addition to serving on local and national committees and boards, Kim has taught undergraduate and graduate students on five continents. As a professor and a scholar, she seeks to model a life of service outside the academy. Kim earned a Doctor of Philosophy in sociology at the University of Florida, a Master of Social Work from Temple University and a Bachelor of Arts in sociology at Vanguard University. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she joyfully returned to California with Yohannes, her husband and their three children.

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