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Kathryn Zekus

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Director of Philanthropy at Next Legacy Partners

Palo Alto, California, United States

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About

Kathryn Zekus joined Next Legacy in 2019 as Director of Philanthropy, where she leads community-building efforts and helps connect members' resources and philanthropy toward positive impact. She previously worked in Washington, DC at education non-profits Achieve and Advance CTE, focusing on advocacy for policies supporting student success across K-12, postsecondary education, and career. She holds a Master's in Public Policy from Vanderbilt's Peabody College and a Bachelor's in Political Science and Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis.

Experience

  1. Next Legacy PartnersDirector of Philanthropycurrent2023 — presentPalo Alto, California, United States
  2. Legacy VentureDirector of Philanthropy2023Palo Alto, CA
  3. Legacy VentureEngagement Manager2019 — 2023Palo Alto, CA
  4. Advance CTEFederal Policy Consultant2019Washington DC-Baltimore Area
  5. Advance CTESenior Associate, Federal Policy2017 — 2019Washington DC-Baltimore Area
  6. Achieve, Inc.Program Associate2014 — 2017Washington DC-Baltimore Area
  7. Vanderbilt UniversityProject Coordinator2013 — 2014Nashville Metropolitan Area
  8. State Collaborative on Reforming EdcuationGraduate Fellow2013Nashville Metropolitan Area
  9. Vanderbilt University Education Sciences and Brain Research LabResearch Assistant2013Nashville Metropolitan Area
  10. Vanderbilt UniversityResearch Assistant2012 — 2013Nashville, TN
  11. Stanford UniversityResearch Assistant2013Miami, Florida

Skills & more

Microsoft Office1Research5Community Outreach4Event Management1Policy Analysis1Public Policy1Government RelationsWritten & Oral Presentation SkillsGrants1Project ManagementCoalitionsEducation Policy
+1 moreK-12 Education

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Colleagues at Next Legacy Partners

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Bradley Fishman
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Brendon Ayanbadejo
Investor at Next Legacy Partners
Caleagh Creech
Principal at Next Legacy Partners
Caleagh Creech
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Chris Cassidy
NASA Astronaut and former Navy SEAL at NEW VISTA CAPITAL

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kathryn Zekus?
Kathryn Zekus joined Next Legacy in 2019 as Director of Philanthropy, where she leads community-building efforts and helps connect members' resources and philanthropy toward positive impact. She previously worked in Washington, DC at education non-profits Achieve and Advance CTE, focusing on advocacy for policies supporting student success across K-12, postsecondary education, and career. She holds a Master's in Public Policy from Vanderbilt's Peabody College and a Bachelor's in Political Science and Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis.
Where does Kathryn Zekus work?
Kathryn Zekus is Director of Philanthropy at Next Legacy Partners.
Where did Kathryn Zekus go to school?
Kathryn Zekus studied at Vanderbilt University (Master of Public Policy, Education Policy Analysis); Washington University in St. Louis (Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Psychology).

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