Aaron Kotler

Aaron Kotler is an accomplished professional in development and philanthropy, currently serving as the Senior Director of Development, Principal Gifts at The University of Texas at Austin since June 2022, where leadership involves raising financial support for academic and research initiatives. Prior to this role, Aaron Kotler has held various senior positions including Director at Spring Impact, where guidance was provided to nonprofits on scaling impact, and Director of Partnerships and Philanthropy at Open Road Alliance, managing a substantial grants portfolio. Significant achievements include developing the Maverick Collective initiative with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation at Population Services International, securing over $35M for women's health programs. Previous experience spans strategic consulting in global health, legislative advisory roles in UK governance, and research on justice accessibility for child soldiers in Uganda. Aaron Kotler holds a Master's Degree in Development Economics and International Development from the University of Oxford and a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature from Durham University.