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Kierstyn Thayer
Head of Citizenship
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Kierstyn Thayer
Head of Citizenship
Kierstyn Thayer is a Principal at Blue Owl and the Head of Citizenship. In her role, she focuses on building and executing the firm's strategy and programming for its philanthropy and employee volunteerism in the community.
Before joining Blue Owl, Kierstyn spent nearly two decades designing and leading revenue and growth strategies for high-impact nonprofits, most recently as the Chief Development Officer at The Opportunity Network (OppNet). Prior to that, she led development teams at The New School and SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity). Kierstyn began her career at Teach for America.
Kierstyn received her BA in Child Development and Communications from Tufts University.
Before joining Blue Owl, Kierstyn spent nearly two decades designing and leading revenue and growth strategies for high-impact nonprofits, most recently as the Chief Development Officer at The Opportunity Network (OppNet). Prior to that, she led development teams at The New School and SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity). Kierstyn began her career at Teach for America.
Kierstyn received her BA in Child Development and Communications from Tufts University.