Kimberly A. Hymer, Consumer Researcher, is working on curriculum for the Certified Peer Specialist and Community Reintegration research project. Kim serves on the CRO team and the Research Team and conducts surveys and interviews with CRO members and leaders across Kansas. Kim graduated from the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) training, the Consumer as Provider program, and the Leadership Academy. She has volunteered for The Kansas Recovery Conference, the Leadership Empowerment Advocacy Project and Heartland S.H.A.R.E and has attended the Kansas Recovery Conference, Kansas Homeless Coalition, Kansas Summit Conference and the CRO Annual Leadership Retreat. Kim has been an advocate for improved mental health and is a member of the Breakthrough Club here in Wichita. Kim brings much to the Self-Help Network including experience in mutual support, knowledge of community resources. She demonstrates a willingness to share her own experiences to help others with a focus on helping CRO’s advertise to attract new members and fundraise to provide needed activities and services. Kim has a grandson and granddaughter and her son recently moved home to live with her. Kim grew up in Newton and has lived in Wichita since 1998. She loves to write and is working on two inspirational short story books. In her free time, she visits with friends and family, plays Internet games, keeps up with people through e-mail, and likes to bowl and go to the movies.