Carrie Mc Kellogg
About Carrie Mc Kellogg
Carrie Mc Kellogg is the Chief Executive Officer of the REDF Impact Investing Fund, with a background in international economics and extensive experience in both the public and non-profit sectors.
Chief Executive Officer at REDF Impact Investing Fund
Carrie Mc Kellogg serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the REDF Impact Investing Fund since 2019. Based in the Greater Los Angeles Area, she oversees the strategic execution and management of non-profit organizations under REDF. In this role, she combines mission-driven work with market-based strategies. Her responsibilities include engaging with impact investors, discussing loan terms, and capital stacks. She is actively involved in supporting justice-impacted individuals and advocating for increased access to capital for Black and Brown entrepreneurs.
Chief Program Officer at REDF
Before becoming the CEO, Carrie Mc Kellogg held the position of Chief Program Officer at REDF from 2015 to 2019. During this period, she played a significant role in launching and sustaining new programs within the venture philanthropy sector. Her work involved closely collaborating with various social investments teams, including those from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Her efforts were focused on driving the organization's mission and ensuring the successful implementation of its strategic goals.
Career at U.S. Department of the Treasury
Carrie Mc Kellogg worked at the U.S. Department of the Treasury in various capacities. She was the Director of the Western Hemisphere Office for 8 months in 2011 and served as Deputy Director of the same office from 2008 to 2011. Earlier, between 2000 and 2004, she worked as an International Economist. Her roles at the Treasury included formulating and implementing policy across the Western Hemisphere, contributing to international economic discussions, and advising on key economic issues in the region.
Positions at Inter-American Development Bank
At the Inter-American Development Bank, Carrie Mc Kellogg held multiple roles. She served as a Senior Counselor on the Board of Executive Directors from 2006 to 2008 and as a Counselor from 2004 to 2006. In these positions, she was involved in advising on financial and policy matters related to the bank's projects and initiatives. Her work at IDB was integral to supporting economic and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Education and Academic Background
Carrie Mc Kellogg holds an MA in International Economics from The Johns Hopkins University, which she earned between 1998 and 2000. Additionally, she earned a BA in Political Science, Spanish, and Portuguese from the University of California, Berkeley, between 1992 and 1996. Her academic background laid a strong foundation for her career in economics and international development.