Kim Strauss

Kim Strauss is an experienced professional in database systems and Salesforce, currently serving as Senior Director at The James Beard Foundation since September 2022. Previously, Kim held positions as a Sr. Nonprofit Salesforce Solutions Consultant at Traction on Demand from March 2020 to September 2022 and as Director of Donor Database/Salesforce at Smile Train from December 2011 to March 2020. Other notable roles include Database and Finance Manager at American Ballet Theatre, Database Administrator for On-Air Fundraising at WNET New York Public Media, Grants Coordinator at International Peace Academy, and Development Associate at Safe Horizon. Kim holds a BA in Psychology and Women's Studies from McGill University and an MPA in Public Administration from Baruch College.