Kenneth Ebie (he/him)

Kenneth N. Ebie is the Interim Executive Director of Community Impact (CI), where he leads the University’s efforts to advance the public good and instill the importance of life-long service through quality community service programs for Columbia students, staff, and faculty. In this role, Ken oversees organizational and program development, fundraising strategy, fiscal operations, service delivery, and budget management and serves as a campus liaison with local community partners, including elected officials, government agencies, community-based organizations, and funders.

A sought after thought leader on issues of municipal economic development, public-private partnerships, and urban innovation, Ken brings over 15 years of experience in law, government, politics, and public affairs to CI, including leadership of various innovative economic development and social impact initiatives in New York City government.

Ken holds a B.A. from Harvard College, a J.D. from Yale Law School, and was a Fulbright Scholar to Cameroon, where he was also a semi professional basketball player. 

In his spare time, he loves to coach youth soccer, play basketball, and take in live performance.