Kiara (she/her) serves as the Executive Administrator and Board Liaison at NFF, where she drives executive effectiveness through strategic, operational, and administrative impact. As a vital conduit between the CEO, Leadership Team, and Board of Directors, she ensures seamless communication and organizational alignment. Kiara manages executive scheduling, high-level engagements, and the logistics and materials for board and leadership meetings. Beyond daily operations, she contributes to aligning priorities and developing organizational strategy – ensuring initiatives advance the CEO and NFF’s long-term impact and goals. Since joining NFF in April 2022, Kiara has elevated board governance, streamlined operational systems, and led cross-functional projects and major events with agility, discretion, and a steadfast commitment to mission.
Previously, she held leadership roles in executive support, human resources, and operations at the Lund Family Center and All Hands and Hearts. There, she led diversity and inclusion initiatives, guided operational planning, and managed disaster logistics, bringing volunteers together, energizing teams, and driving mission-aligned results. Her approach reflects a deep commitment to centering community and strong organizational insight, strengthened by certifications in nonprofit leadership and community development finance.