~ About Me ~

Nonprofit IT Professional
&
Community Economic Developer

My name is Kyle Turk, I’m an Austin-based IT professional with 20 years of experience. I have practiced IT alongside community economic development domestically and abroad for 15 years. I have worked in the nonprofit space for government funders, as an executive in a nonprofit and as a board member.

My passion is to improve the quality of life for marginalized populations utilizing the latest software and hardware techniques and technology.

Education & Credentials

BS in Computer Engineering

Texas A&M University in College Station

MBA - Peace Corps Fellow

Western Illinois University

Post-Baccalaureate in Community Development

Western Illinois University

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Professional Community Economic Developer (PCED)

Volunteering

Peace Corps Mexico

2004 -2006

1st Peace Corps group in Mexico’s history
Software development consultant for government research centers

AmeriCorps Illinois

2007 – 2009

Macomb, IL: GIS consultant
Cass County, IL: Executive Director of Economic Development Council

Peace Corps Botswana

2010 – 2012

Coordinated the state’s response to the HIV epidemic
Create income generation opportunities for marginalized populations

Board Member

2013 – Today

Beat 4 Beat, music education for underserved schools
Prejudice Unfolded, curriculums to undo prejudice