Kerri (she/her) is an accomplished nonprofit professional from the California Bay Area and has worked for over a decade as head of development for various arts and culture organizations. In her roles as development director and development consultant, she has gained a wealth of experience leading development planning and strategy efforts, donor relations, and fundraising operations.  

In California, she made two award-winning documentary films that screened nationally and internationally and were broadcast on public and cable television. In 2018, she moved to New York City where she expanded her creative endeavors, while working as a teaching artist for young filmmakers.  She holds a Master of Arts degree in Media Studies and one in Visual Anthropology as well as a Master of Science degree in Media Management.  

At Groundswell Kerri currently oversees the Development and Communications department. She organizes all special events, including the annual benefit, works closely with the Board of Directors, stewards major donors, directs communication efforts, and supervises foundation, government and corporate partnerships.