Executive Director
Kim Nemeth
Kim Nemeth is the founding Executive Director of the Elevar Fund, joining as its first employee in early 2025. With a career rooted in the intersections of art, philanthropy, and business management, Kim brings this blend of creative vision and organizational leadership to her role.
Her philanthropic career began as an AmeriCorps volunteer in eastern Washington, where she collaborated with master weavers to build an educational center. This formative experience instilled a lifelong commitment to community engagement and craft. As a practicing fiber artist and weaver, Kim remains deeply connected to the material knowledge that underpins creative work and is passionate about how craft fosters economic resilience and community identity.
Prior to the Elevar Fund, Kim held diverse roles including artistic director, gallery owner, nonprofit consultant, and fundraising strategist for small to mid-size organizations. She holds a BA from the College of Wooster.
