Kierstyn Thayer

Kierstyn Thayer is a Principal at Blue Owl and the Head of Citizenship. In this role, Kierstyn oversees the firm's Citizenship & Belonging team, driving the firm’s efforts to foster a culture of connection both within the workplace and in the communities where we live and work. In this capacity, Kierstyn has the global responsibility for leading employee and community impact through programs such as BOLT—our employee volunteerism and giving program—Blue Owl Gives—the firm’s strategic philanthropy—charitable sponsorships, our network of employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Blue Owl Celebrates—heritage and affinity month campaigns—industry partnerships, and more. She aligns these initiatives with the firm’s values, risk and compliance standards, and our broad stakeholder expectations.

Before joining Blue Owl, Kierstyn spent nearly two decades designing and leading revenue and growth strategies for high-impact nonprofits, including The Opportunity Network (OppNet), The New School, and SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity). She began her career at Teach for America.

Kierstyn received her degree from Tufts University and is a former member of the Board of Directors for the Minnesota Independence College and Community (MICC).