Kimberly Black King serves as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Grundy Cause, a

nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting artificial intelligence for societal benefit. The

Grundy Cause team collaborates with a variety of partners and clients to harness AI as a tool for

reducing development, operating, and corporate costs, enhancing efficiency in production —

including expedited delivery of affordable smart housing compatible with the sophistication of

technology, quality healthcare, high-caliber educational programs and other vital services

disinvested communities deserve in abundance.

With a distinguished career spanning more than 25 years, Kimberly is recognized for her

leadership in real estate development, community revitalization, change management, finance,

corporate strategy, operations, and cultural advancement. Her strategic guidance has led to

significant and measurable achievements across both public and private sectors throughout the

nation.

Before launching The Grundy Cause, Kimberly served as Senior Advisor to the U.S. Secretary of

Housing and Urban Development, an appointment by President Joe Biden, where she provided

expert guidance on housing and community development policy and initiatives.

Prior to her appointment, Kimberly held two executive positions at Volunteers of America

National Services. As Chief Real Estate Development Officer, she oversaw all aspects of real estate

development, construction management, finance, workforce housing, and Innovative Housing

Solutions. Subsequently, as Interim Chief Operating Officer, she reported to the 18-member board

while performing delegated CEO duties within the federated organizational structure. Under

Kimberly’s leadership, the development pipeline doubled, annual fee revenue reached record

levels, holding company assets tripled, the organization was recognized on the Top AHF 50

Developer list, and the post-COVID sustainability plan was developed and implemented.

Kimberly’s executive and senior experience also includes serving as Chief of Real Estate

Development for the District of Columbia Housing Authority, Director of the District of Columbia

New Communities Initiative, Director of the CSH Mid-Atlantic Office, Senior Manager at Fannie

Mae, and Vice President/Project Manager at McCormack Baron Salazar. Throughout her career,

Kimberly has secured over $2.556 billion in infrastructure, development, and human services

financing, supporting approximately 5.775 million square feet of residential, amenity, and

commercial space