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Ken White

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Richmond, California, United States · 1 connection

Courageous Democracy

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About

Dynamic, collaborative leader, committed to shared values, clear outcomes, and evoking the best from all. Broad experience, deep knowledge, and proven skills in: leadership, management, communication, finance, development, growth, change, democracy, strategy, and turnarounds. I’m eager to learn more about your challenges and how I can help. I’ve served in a variety of roles and organizations, with a wide range of people, places, and resource bases. A graduate of Harvard’s Kennedy School, I blend a deep understanding of theories, practices, and people with firsthand experience on the ground and in boardrooms. I’ve been fortunate to work with people who address injustices, bridge differences, build communities, and develop leadership, with an emphasis on the rising generation. I’ve been doubly fortunate to continually and humbly learn from mentors and colleagues about supporting authentic belonging. In all my work, I emphasize: • shared experience and commitment • hard questions, rather than easy answers • compelling, measurable results. Most recently, I have served as Interim leader for several organizations, helping clarify goals and needs, and setting up and coming leaders for suc

Experience

Interim Executive DirectorYouth in Arts
Jan 2024 to Jan 2024
Interim Executive DirectorContra Costa Senior Legal Services
Jan 2022 to Jan 2023
Interim VP, GrowthTilting Futures
Jan 2022 to Jan 2022
Nonprofit ConsultantConscience VC
Jan 2019 to Jan 2022
Chief Executive OfficerJunior State of America (JSA)
Jan 2016 to Jan 2019
Associate DirectorPost Carbon Institute
Jan 2009 to Jan 2016
Strategy & Communication ConsultantMinding the Gap Ltd
Jan 2004 to Jan 2009
Executive DirectorCommon Cause
Jan 1998 to Jan 2002
Director Of CommunicationsCoalition of Essential Schools
Jan 1994 to Jan 1996
Director of Publications; Education, Outreach & CommunicationsOxfam America
Jan 1989 to Jan 1994

Education

Harvard Kennedy School
Master of Public Administration (MPA) Public and Nonprofit Leadership
1996 to 1997
University of Virginia
BA English
1979 to 1983