Kerry Dirk

Kerry Dirk currently serves as the Development and Communications Director at Northwest Education Access, a position held since February 2023. Previously, Kerry was the Director of Philanthropy at PorchLight from January 2021 to February 2023, overseeing fundraising and donor stewardship initiatives. Additional experience includes roles as a Fundraising Consultant for Imagine Housing & Congregations for the Homeless, Development Director at Homeward Pet Adoption Center, and Annual Fund and Grants Manager at New Beginnings. Kerry has also worked as an Advancement Associate at Congregations for the Homeless and as a Volunteer Coordinator at Lahai Health. An academic background includes a PhD in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies from Virginia Tech, complemented by a Master's and Bachelor's degree in related fields from Eastern Washington University.