Kwame Owusu-Kesse

At-a-Glance

Recognized on TIME’s list of the next 100 most influential people in the world
Chief Executive Officer of Harlem Children's Zone, a nationally acclaimed anti-poverty organization
Senior Advisor at Dynasty Equity
Former Investment Banking Analyst at Morgan Stanley
Holds an MBA and MPP from Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School, and a Bachelor’s in Economics from Harvard University

Biography

Kwame Owusu-Kesse serves as Chief Executive Officer of Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ), a nationally acclaimed anti-poverty organization known for pioneering comprehensive, place-based services. He was recognized on TIME’s list of the next 100 most influential people in the world and drives change at the nexus of culture, innovation, and social impact.