40 Under Forty 2020: Kimberly Sokol
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Kimberly Sokol
- Title: Vice president of rehabilitation and support services
- Company: Easterseals Massachusetts, in Worcester
- Residence: Lunenburg
- Birthplace: Worcester
- College: Worcester State University
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Kimberly Sokol’s story begins 15 years ago when she started as an occupational therapist. After moving through the ranks due to her work ethic and person-centered approach, she became one of the most sought after therapists at the Easterseals.
This success eventually led to her becoming clinical supervisor for the entire Eastern Massachusetts region. She manages a team of 110 therapists and more than 100 staff members at Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton. Annually, her team impacts the lives of more than 10,000 individuals with disabilities statewide. Under her leadership, the rehabilitation services program has grown by 39% in the last four years, and applied behavior analysis has been added to the practice. Sokol coordinates fundraisers and volunteers at Easterseals, and tries to set an example for her daughters to be strong advocates for what they believe in, often bringing them to fundraisers. Sokol has used her network to advocate for disability rights. She provides education to fellow therapists on the history of disabilities and rights. When she isn't supporting her children's hobbies and interests, Sokol rides a bike to raise money for Parkinson's disease.
What four people would you pick as year-long travel companions? As cliché as this is I would travel with my family. My husband and my two daughters make me smile, give me purpose, and I enjoy every minute with them, even the times in quarantine.
What are you proudest of? My two amazing girls. Elaina, 10 and Evelyn, 8, are my world and are by far my and my husband’s greatest achievements. Raising two kind, strong, hardworking women will be our greatest contributions to our community.
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