Who We Are
The Life Purpose Center is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2016. We empower low-income youth, adults, women, seniors, and people with disabilities by providing them with free advanced job skills training, on-the-job training, job placement services, and career development courses to obtain higher-paying jobs and live a better quality of life.
Chief Executive Officer
Kim Collins
I currently lead the development and implementation of career development programs and strategic planning for our organization.
My background includes 20 years of counseling experience at non-profit organizations and in Los Angeles, following my Bachelor’s in Psychology and Master’s in Counseling from California State University, Long Beach.
I then transitioned into professional coaching for 5 years, working with women, college students in a university, and employees at their work site.
Subsequently, I founded a successful international online coaching program, training coaches, therapists, and social workers to become certified professionals.
For the past 3 years, I’ve found deep satisfaction in training individuals with disabilities in work skills, job searching, and job retention, empowering them to fulfill their life purpose.
Chief Operational Officer
Kenny Collins
Hello! I’m Kenny, the proud owner of Kennyd’s Jewelry in Whitesboro, Texas, where I’ve been crafting custom fine jewelry for over 20 years. My passion lies in designing unique pieces, particularly wedding and anniversary jewelry with one-of-a-kind diamonds and gemstones.
My background also includes co-owning Jewelry Express in Denison and sales and staff training at Zales in Sherman.
Now, I’m leveraging my extensive business experience and management skills to oversee the daily operations of Life Purpose Center, ensuring smooth operations and addressing any challenges that arise.
Job Coordinator
Nichelle King
As the Training Coordinator, I design, organize, and facilitate our employee training programs. My background in vocational rehabilitation and studies in interpersonal communication at the University of Illinois Springfield have equipped me with the skills to identify and nurture individual strengths.
I’m passionate about mentoring, problem-solving, and building strong partnerships with employers and vocational rehabilitation staff. My focus is on providing personalized support and effective strategies to empower individuals to achieve independence and success in their careers.