Ken Zimmerman

Ken Zimmerman has a diverse and extensive work experience. Ken currently serves as the CEO of Fountain House since September 2022. Before that, they held the role of Distinguished Fellow at the Furman Center at NYU Law School, where they focused on housing, neighborhoods, and urban policy. Ken also worked as the Co-Director of the Mental Health Strategic Impact Initiative (S2i) at The Jed Foundation. Prior to these positions, they were the Director of US Programs at the Open Society Foundations, overseeing grant-making activities in areas such as criminal justice, democratic practice, equality, and economic advancement. Ken has also worked as a Partner at Lowenstein Sandler LLP, a Senior Advisor at the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Chief Counsel for the State of New Jersey. Ken served as the Executive Director of the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice, focusing on addressing urban issues through research, advocacy, and convenings. Additionally, Ken held positions at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the United States Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division. Overall, Ken Zimmerman's work experience spans across various sectors, demonstrating their dedication to social justice and equality issues.

Ken Zimmerman attended Yale University from 1978 to 1982, where they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in an unspecified field of study. Ken then pursued their Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree at Harvard Law School from 1984 to 1988.