Otho Kerr

Otho E. Kerr III is the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Community Impact Investing at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.123 In this role, he works to connect capital with innovative ideas and catalyze investments in underserved communities.26

Professional Background

Before joining the New York Fed, Kerr had an extensive career in impact investing and finance:

• Chief Investment Officer at Acumen, an international impact investment firm1
• Founding partner and Chief Operating Officer at Encourage Capital1
• Over 30 years of experience in investment banking and asset management, starting his career at Goldman Sachs1

Current Responsibilities

As the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Community Impact Investing, Kerr is part of the Community and Outreach Unit at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.45 His work focuses on:

• Developing strategic partnerships
• Promoting community impact investing
• Connecting capital providers with innovative investment opportunities in underserved areas

Additional Roles and Interests

Outside of his primary role, Otho Kerr is involved in various philanthropic and educational activities:

• Co-Chair of the Board of the Hetrick-Martin Institute, the largest LGBTQ youth services organization in the nation1
• Member of the National Academy of Medicine's Advisory Committee on the Culture of Health Program1
• Active member of TED1

Kerr is known to enjoy running, skiing, and traveling in his personal time.1