Kimberly Perry

A former teacher turned lobbyist, Kimberly has spent her career dedicated to building powerful organizations to amplify citizen’s voices. Her work has driven critical policy change to improve the lives of nearly 30 million children and families across the globe. As DC Action for Children’s executive director, she has set a vision to achieve race equity in child policy; and is ramping up the organization’s resources, human capital, and networks to break down structural barriers that stand in the way of all kids reaching their full potential.

Kimberly brings more than 20 years of experience as an advocate for children and families and has a proven record of success in nonprofit management, policy advocacy, and civic engagement. She is most well known as founding director of DC Hunger Solutions, vice president of the Clinton Foundation’s Alliance for a Healthier Generation, executive director of DC Vote, as well as other advisory roles in political campaigns, public policy advocacy and philanthropy.

Kimberly serves on the board of directors of the Congressional Hunger Center, the DC Community Housing Trust, and is chair of Highest Ground.

When she’s not working you can find her at home perfecting recipes, watching and producing documentaries, salsa dancing, or on a hiking trail.