Kirkley is a metrics-minded, excel-enthusiast who hails from the Midwest. She is committed to using data as a tool for inclusivity and dismantling hegemonic and othering tactics so often used in data collection. Kirkley has been a long-time advocate for equality in health, well-being, and thriving. Her journey has included supporting logistics for free youth running programs at New York Road Runners; researching the impact of the 2014 Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone on funding for reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health; clinic escorting for LA for Choice; and now supporting survivors of gender-based violence in her current role. Since joining FreeFrom in November 2019, Kirkley has worked collaboratively to measure and evaluate the impact of FreeFrom’s various initiatives and programs. She also leads our efforts to collect, analyze, and disseminate research that centers survivors and powers our work to create pathways to financial security and long-term safety for all survivors.
Current role
Managing Director, Data, Research, and Policy, XQ Institute at Emerson Collective
Director, Data Research at Prospect Direct
Director, Data Research & Analysis at AIRINC
Director, Data Research at H1
Associate Director: Data & Research at Advance CTE