Kim Karris
About Kim Karris
Kim Karris serves as the Managing Director of Development at Elemental Excelerator, where she has worked since 2024. She has held various leadership roles in organizations focused on development and sustainability, including positions at Food Well Alliance and Women's Action for New Directions.
Current Role at Elemental Excelerator
Kim Karris serves as the Managing Director of Development at Elemental Excelerator, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing development initiatives and strategies that align with the organization's mission. Her leadership contributes to the growth and effectiveness of Elemental Excelerator's programs.
Previous Experience at Elemental Excelerator
Before her current role, Kim Karris worked at Elemental Excelerator as the Director of Strategic Development from 2022 to 2023. She also held the position of Head of Development from 2023 to 2024. During her tenure, she focused on strategic initiatives that aimed to enhance the organization's impact in the clean energy sector.
Professional Background in Nonprofits
Kim Karris has extensive experience in nonprofit management. She served as the Executive Director of Food Well Alliance from 2018 to 2020, where she led initiatives to improve food systems in Atlanta, Georgia. Additionally, she was the Program Manager at Women's Action for New Directions from 2006 to 2008, focusing on women's advocacy and leadership.
Educational Qualifications
Kim Karris earned her Bachelor of Arts in Women's Studies from Agnes Scott College, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. She later obtained a Master of Arts in Environment, Development & Peace from the University for Peace (UPEACE) between 2012 and 2014. Currently, she is pursuing a Financing and Deploying Clean Energy Certificate Program at Yale University, which she began in 2024.
Leadership Roles in Food Systems
In addition to her roles at Elemental Excelerator, Kim Karris has held significant positions in food system organizations. She was the Interim CEO of Food System 6 Accelerator for three months in 2022 and served as the Director of Strategic Development there from 2021 to 2022. Her work has focused on enhancing food systems and community engagement.