Kimberly D. Buchanan

Kimberly Buchanan is the Owner and Sole Proprietor of The Design Chic, a creative and highly motivated event planner, educator, and nonprofit founder based in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. Through The Design Chic, she has successfully operated her event planning business for over 10 years, designing and executing a wide range of events including weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers, and special celebrations of all kinds. Known for her ability to take a client’s vision and transform it into a fully realized experience, Kimberly manages every detail from concept to completion to ensure each event is memorable, meaningful, and uniquely tailored to her clients. Kimberly’s professional foundation is supported by a strong academic background in business administration/management along with training in fashion merchandising and design. She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration/Management from Friends University, which complements her entrepreneurial work and strengthens her strategic approach to event planning. Her background in fashion design enhances her creative process, allowing her to apply an artistic, detail-oriented perspective to event aesthetics, including color schemes, layouts, and overall visual presentation. This blend of business insight and creative expertise allows her to deliver events that are both beautifully designed and thoughtfully executed. In addition to her work in events, Kimberly serves as a special education teacher with Lewisville Independent School District, where she has dedicated more than 17 years to supporting and empowering students. Her work in education reflects a deep commitment to helping students develop confidence, independence, and essential life skills. She is also the founder of Jake’s Place, a nonprofit organization she has led for the past several years, dedicated to serving and supporting individuals with special needs and their families. Kimberly has also served 11 years as the Chairman for The North Texas Food Pantry's Soup-N-Bowl Fundraiser. One of her greatest passions is helping families in her community with food insecurities. Across all of her professional roles, Kimberly is driven by a passion for service, community impact, and creating environments where people feel valued, included, supported, and celebrated.