Kimberly Brown is a visionary leader and community developer at the intersection of commercial real estate, impact investment, and civic engagement.
As Managing Partner of Housing Impact Partners, a firm that catalyzes the preservation and production of housing through leadership and nonprofit partnership in concert with private equity-she advances bold, innovative development strategies.
She also serves as corporate ambassador for institutions like the Los Angeles Opportunity Center and Leimert Park Village, Inc., where she is positioning the Village as a cultural anchor on the world stage ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games—ensuring its legacy and assets fuel long-term economic development.
Kimberly is advancing federal housing policy priorities in alignment with Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (MO), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, including socializing new legislation to expand capital access for emerging developers.
Her national and local leadership includes:
- Chair of the African American Real Estate Professionals (AAREP) National Network of Chapters
- President Emeritus and Charter Board Member of AAREP LA
- Sustainable Finance Advisory – International WELL Building Institute
Kimberly’s recognitions include being named 2023 Commercial Real Estate Woman of the Year by NAIOP SoCal & CREW LA, a 2024 LA Times Visionary, and a Los Angeles Business Journal Community Impact Deal of the Year honoree during her time at Cushman & Wakefield.
She is redefining what it means to lead with both impact and intention -connecting capital with culture to transform historically underestimated communities
