Chief Operating Officer

Pronouns: She/her

Nimmi Chilamkurti started her career in education as a Seventh-Grade math teacher in New York City. After her time in the classroom, she transitioned to the regional operations team at KIPP NYC. During her tenure at KIPP NYC, she managed the central operations team, coached school-based operations staff, and led initiatives across a network of eleven schools, most recently as KIPP NYC’s Regional Director of Operations. She also built and supported critical systems for the organization, including compliance, insurance, procurement, student data, and a portfolio of government grants. In 2016, Nimmi started on Alder’s operations team and has served as Alder’s Chief Operating Officer since 2020. Nimmi earned a BA in Public Policy from Duke University as a Robertson Scholar. She also holds a Master’s degree in Education from Pace University and an MPA from New York University Wagner, where she was a recipient of the Public Service Scholarship.