Kathryn Zekus

Kathryn Zekus has a diverse work experience, starting with their current position as the Director of Philanthropy at Next Legacy Partners. Prior to that, they held the same role at Legacy Venture, where they also worked as an Engagement Manager. Kathryn previously worked at Advance CTE as a Federal Policy Consultant and Senior Associate, focusing on Career Technical Education. Before that, they were a Program Associate at Achieve, Inc., supporting their Coalition Support Network and Next Generation Science Standards implementation. Additionally, they have experience as a Project Coordinator at Vanderbilt University, a Graduate Fellow at State Collaborative on Reforming Education, a Research Assistant at Vanderbilt University Education Sciences and Brain Research Lab, a Research Assistant at Vanderbilt University, and a Research Assistant at Stanford University.

Kathryn Zekus holds a Master of Public Policy degree in Education Policy Analysis from Vanderbilt University. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis.