Kimberly Smith, Copia’s Chief Executive Officer, came to Copia in 2019 from the advertising tech industry. Having 20 years of experience in data and analytics, Kimberly brings a unique perspective to the food supply industry. A businesswoman at heart, Kimberly believes that leveraging technology and fast iteration is necessary for solving the compounding issues of food insecurity and climate change. Under Kimberly’s leadership, in 2023 Copia was honored as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in the Social Good category and one of Inc’s Best Places to Work. Kimberly is an active member of Drawdown Labs, a Project Drawdown coalition, Food Bank’s CSO Group, and Joint Venture. Outside of Copia, Kimberly serves on the Board of Directors for nonprofits Sunsar Maya and Loaves and Fishes Family Kitchen.