Kylia Kummer

Kylia Kummer, CFRE, has extensive experience in educational and nonprofit leadership. Currently serving as Chicago Executive Director at Thrive Scholars since November 2020, Kylia previously held the position of Director of Corporate Partnerships. Prior roles include Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at Chicago Children's Museum, Managing Director and Director of Programs at Turning the Page, and Social Science Specialist at Chicago Public Schools. Kylia also worked at Chicago Children's Museum in various capacities, including Director of Student and Educator Programs and Manager of Adult Programs, as well as Education Director at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center and Teacher/Department Chair at The Episcopal Collegiate School. Kylia holds a Bachelor's degree in History from Hendrix College.