Kip is a leading professional in the emerging field of sports-based youth development, possessing extensive experience in program design, delivery and evaluation, with a special emphasis on school communities.
Upon moving to New York City in 2007, Kip managed Academic after-school programs in public schools across the 5 boroughs, which provided a range of experience in the dynamism of urban public education.
Kip began volunteering with Play Rugby in the autumn of 2010, and then joined as full-time staff as the Sports Leadership Academy Community Director in spring of 2011. Kip joined Play Rugby to design and implement a multi-sport direct service after-school program at 2 elementary schools; the Sports Leadership Academy (SLA). After successful design and implementation of the SLA program model, Kip was promoted to lead all programs, and from November 2015 to September 2018 served as the Senior Program Director. In this capacity Kip was responsible for P&L for all programs, as well as the design, delivery and development of Play Rugby programs in NYC, Los Angeles and San Francisco/Bay Area.
In 2014, Kip began consulting engagements with clients in a part-time capacity taking on facilitation projects, and design and evaluation projects to support organizations in delivering value.
In 2018, Kip was invited to join the Leadership Council for Laureus USA Sport for Good Foundation’s Sport for Good NYC. Kip served as the inaugural Chairperson for the Leadership Council.
In 2019, Kip was recruited by DREAM to lead the transition of the Athletics, Health, & Wellness team into the Charter School Network to support design and implementation across multiple campuses serving students in grades PK-12.
In 2023, Kip joined Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA. In his role as Senior Development Manger he uses his experience in strategic leadership and development to drive fundraising across the US.
In 2005, Kip received a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara. In 2014, Kip received his M.A. from New York University’s Steinhardt School in Educational Leadership, Politics, and Advocacy.
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