Kirkpatrick Tyler Mpa

Kirkpatrick Tyler MPA has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. In 2021, they became the Chief of Community and Government Affairs at Urban Alchemy. Prior to this, they served as the Executive Director at The Fig Tree Development Group since 2012. From 2016 to 2023, they worked as the South Los Angeles Field Representative in the Mayor's Office of Public Engagement for the City of Los Angeles. Kirkpatrick was also a Program Manager at the Weingart Center for the Homeless from 2013 to 2015, where they managed the Family Solutions Center and connected families to housing options and services. Kirkpatrick has experience in program management roles, such as Program Manager at First to Serve Outreach Ministries (2012-2013), Asset Development Manager at Ward Economic Development Corp. (2011-2012), and Program Coordinator for the Winter Shelter Program at the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (2011-2012). Additionally, they served as a National Urban Fellows Special Assistant to the President/CEO EmployIndy (2010-2011) and a Site Director for Visions Unlimited Community Development Systems Inc. (2009-2010) where they provided life skills training to "At Promise" youth. Kirkpatrick also worked as a Training Facilitator at Emory University's Jane Fonda Center for Adolescent Reproduction in 2009. Overall, Kirkpatrick Tyler MPA brings a wealth of experience in government affairs, program management, and community development to their current role at Urban Alchemy.

Kirkpatrick Tyler MPA completed their Master's degree in Public Administration at Baruch College from 2010 to 2011. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management from Morris Brown College, which they attended from 1999 to 2009. Additionally, they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Management & Leadership from Morris Brown College, which they pursued from 1999 to 2003.