Kirk Brown

Kirk Brown has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and organizations. Kirk currently serves as a member of the Host Advisory Board at Airbnb, where they represent the community and helps shape the future of the company. Prior to this, Kirk worked as the Chief Development and Communications Officer at the Ron Clark Academy, where they led the advancement program and managed fundraising activities. Kirk also held roles as the Senior Director of Development and Director of Development at the same institution. Kirk has also served as a board member for the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation and as a co-founder of the Emerging 100 of Atlanta, an organization focused on the academic and vocational success of youth. Additionally, they were an executive board member of the Harvard Debate Council Diversity Project and served as the Vice President of Content at Catalyst NEXT, Inc. Kirk is also a co-founder of unmutedco., specifically UrbanNewsroom. Kirk began their career at the United Way of Greater Atlanta, where they worked as a Senior Development Officer and Development Officer, managing fundraising efforts and cultivating relationships with donors. Furthermore, Kirk has experience as a Loaned Executive (Campaign Associate) at the United Way.

Kirk Brown has earned a Business for Impact Certificate in Revenue Generation for Nonprofit Executives from Georgetown University McDonough School of Business. Additionally, they hold a Bachelor of Arts degree from Georgia State University, where they studied in the College of Arts & Sciences.