Job Title: Director of Development and Impact

Organization: Global Methane Hub

Degree(s): Bachelor of Arts and Master of Public Administration

With decades of experience in fundraising and development communications, Kimberly Karolnow directs philanthropic engagement at the Global Methane Hub to advance global climate action. Her career includes leadership roles such as Deputy Director of Global Development at The Nature Conservancy, as well as positions with Prairie View A&M University, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Teach For America, Drexel University, and The Aspen Institute. She serves on the board of the Association of Public Relations Professionals Houston, teaches in Rice University’s Art of Fundraising program, and mentors emerging nonprofit leaders. Kimberly holds degrees from Baylor University and New York University, along with professional certificates in Corporate Communications and Sustainability from Cornell University.