Kimberlin D. Butler
About Kimberlin D. Butler
Kimberlin D. Butler serves as the Director of Foundation Engagement at Mathematica, a position she has held since 2019. With a diverse background in education and strategic partnerships, she has previously worked in various roles across organizations focused on education and community development.
Work at Mathematica
Kimberlin D. Butler has served as the Director of Foundation Engagement at Mathematica since 2019. In this role, she focuses on building and maintaining relationships with foundations to support Mathematica's mission. Her work involves strategic engagement with various stakeholders to enhance the organization’s impact in the field of research and evaluation. She operates from Princeton, New Jersey, contributing to Mathematica's initiatives in evidence-based policy and program development.
Previous Experience
Before joining Mathematica, Kimberlin D. Butler held several positions in the education and nonprofit sectors. She worked as the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Strivetogether from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, she was the Interim Director of Programs and Partnerships at Beyond 12 in 2016. Her experience also includes serving as a Relationship Manager at the Department of Education and as a Consultant at MDRC in 2015. Additionally, she has held roles at the Urban League of Portland and Grantmakers For Education.
Education and Expertise
Kimberlin D. Butler holds a Master of Public Administration from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School, which she completed from 2002 to 2003. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a focus on Public Relations from Louisiana State University, graduating in 2002. Her educational background supports her expertise in strategic partnerships and foundation engagement within the education sector.
Board Membership and Community Involvement
Kimberlin D. Butler has been actively involved in community service and leadership roles. She served as a Board Member for the Urban League of Portland from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, she was the Founding Service Chair for the Young Professional Leaders Advisory Board at the United Way of Greater Atlanta from 2010 to 2011. These roles reflect her commitment to community engagement and educational equity.