Overview
Kristina Steen Joye Lyles serves as Chief Impact & Insights Officer at DonorsChoose [1][3]. Lyles holds a J.D. from Georgetown Law [11] and a B.A. in Political Science from Spelman College [12]. Lyles joined DonorsChoose in 2017 as Senior Partnerships Manager [10] and progressed through roles including Partnerships Director [9], Head of Impact [7], Vice President of Impact [6], and Senior Vice President of Impact [5] before assuming the current position [3][4]. According to Lyles's professional summary, Lyles makes impact investable [2] and operates at the intersection of equity, outcomes, and growth [2].
Profile introduction
I make impact investable. Former M&A attorney turned executive impact leader, I operate at the intersection of equity, outcomes, and growth. I translate mission into measurable proof that attracts capital, strengthens markets, and scales what works. Special needs advocate. Relentless believer in what’s possible for kids. At home: Mom.
Career history
- Chief Impact & Insights OfficerJun 2026 to presentDonorsChoose
- Executive Vice President, ImpactApr 2026 to presentDonorsChoose
- Senior Vice President, ImpactSep 2023 to presentDonorsChoose
- Vice President, ImpactSep 2021 to Aug 2024DonorsChoose
- Head of ImpactFeb 2021 to Oct 2021DonorsChoose
- Senior Partnerships DirectorSep 2020 to Oct 2021DonorsChoose
- Partnerships DirectorMay 2019 to Sep 2020DonorsChoose
- Senior Partnerships Manager, Partnerships and Marketing TeamJun 2017 to Apr 2019DonorsChoose
Education
- J.D. at Georgetown Law2007 - 2010
- B.A., Political Science2003 - 2007Spelman College
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