SOCIAL SECTOR LEADERSHIP & NAMI TIC
Heather Klaus, M.Ed. TIC CIP CNP, Founder & President
Heather Klaus, M.Ed., TIC, CIP, CNP (In-progress) is the Founder and President of Kimberli’s Place Foundation, Inc. Her mission was born from deep personal loss of a dear friend—who was also a cherished teacher and mentor to her children. Refusing to let grief remain silent, Heather established Kimberli’s Place in January 2021 to transform her pain into a vital community resource.
Heather holds a B.A. in Psychology from Wingate University and an M.Ed. with a Trauma-Informed Certification from Appalachian State University. During her graduate studies and internships, she identified critical gaps in our system for mental health and suicide prevention services.
Today, she is dedicated to ensuring that no one has to navigate life’s darkest moments alone, working passionately to plant seeds of HOPE and connection throughout our community.
Margaret Heins, B.S., Director
Margaret Heins, B.S. Business Accounting serves as the Director of Kimberli’s Place Foundation, Inc. Her passion for mental health awareness and support is deeply rooted in her personal experience. Having lived with undiagnosed chronic anxiety until two years ago, Margaret understands the transformative power of early diagnosis and treatment.
This journey fuels her desire to bring HOPE to those facing trauma, stigma, or judgement around their mental health challenges, helping them realize they matter and are never alone. With over 25 years of experience in finance and project management, Margaret offers a well-rounded corporate perspective to the Foundation. She has spent 15 years with a
global contract food service company and has served on several non-profit boards and committees dedicated to community service and support.
Margaret is committed to furthering the foundation’s mission by bridging the gap between community needs and available resources. She envisions creating lasting partnerships among organizations to establish a village of HOPE.
Savannah Helms, Fundraising Coordinator & Youth Support
Savannah Helms, Licensed Apprentice A#23846 serves as the Fundraising Coordinator for Kimberli's Place Foundation. She is a dedicated young community leader driven by a mission: to give HOPE.
A devoted Christian, Savannah integrates her faith into her daily life by actively serving those in need and advocating for mental health awareness. She is passionately working to spread the message that "YOU and YOUR LIFE MATTER".
Whether she is behind the chair or volunteering in the community, Savannah is committed to the foundation’s goal of breaking the stigma around mental health and providing crucial resources to families and individuals in crisis. Her work is a testament to the power of combining her professional skills with a heart for service.
Hannah Heim, Secretary
Hannah Heim, serves as Secretary for Kimberli's Place Foundation. She is a stay-at-home mother of two and the founder of The Unmentioned Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to men’s mental health. Through her own experiences with grief and loss, Hannah felt called to support others and advocate for greater access to mental health resources and compassionate care.
“When I walked into Kimberli’s Place in the height of my grief, I felt so supported and listened to—and I knew then that I wanted to give that same sense of comfort and HOPE to
others. I could have never imagined that encounter would lead me to founding my own nonprofit in honor of my father, and serving on the board of Kimberli’s Place.”
Hannah believes that every trauma and life experience she’s faced has guided her toward helping others find healing and connection. She is passionate about using her creativity and
compassion to provide others with the same sense of belonging and hope she found through Kimberli’s Place.
Linda Davis, CNA, LMBT, Advisory Member
Linda Davis, Certified NA, Licensed Massage and Body Therapist LMBT #22034, serves as an Advisory Board Member, she brings a unique fusion of clinical healthcare experience and specialized therapeutic touch to the foundation's mission of mental health support and suicide prevention.
Linda is the owner and founder of Relaxology Massage Therapy, based in Indian Trail, NC. With a professional background rooted in many years of the healthcare industry, she transitioned to massage therapy to fulfill a calling for helping others through holistic healing to give HOPE. She plays a vital role by providing specialized in-house trauma therapy massages, these services are specifically designed to assist clients in their emotional and physical recovery, aligning with the foundation's focus on building resilience through trauma-informed care.
A passionate advocate for community wellness, Linda collaborates on local self-care events, such as providing chair massages for frontline healthcare workers, Veterans, and clients. Her presence on the Advisory Board ensures that the physical aspects of recovery and the calming power of therapeutic touch remain integral to the foundation's comprehensive support programs.