Kimberly Poff

Kimberly Poff is a seasoned professional in the fields of diplomacy, program management, and engineering, currently serving as a diplomat at the U.S. Department of State since January 2024. Previous experience includes an associate role at Actis focused on digital infrastructure operations and a summer associate position at the same company. As an intern at the Department of Development Programs under the Prime Minister's Office, Kimberly contributed to grant writing and gender mainstreaming in sanitation programs. A former project manager at Vanderweil Engineers, Kimberly managed complex engineering projects with substantial budgets and teams. Additional roles include program instructor at the Close Up Foundation, freelance writer, English teacher in Vietnam, substitute teacher, and yoga instructor. Educational qualifications include a Master of Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Economics from The University of Tulsa.