KURT CHILCOTT

Kurt Chilcott has led organizations committed to economic justice for over 40 years as a leader, CEO and volunteer Board member at the national, state and local levels. In 2021, he co-founded Momentus Capital, one of the largest and most impactful black-led CDFI's in the country.

In 2023, Chilcott was elected Board Chair of the California Endowment - one of the nation’s leading health equity philanthropies. He is also a board member of Museum of Us, Living Rooms at the Border, NTC Foundation, LISC New Market Support Corporation and Expanding Black Business Council.

Chilcott has lived in San Diego for most of his life. He has been involved with San Diego Neighborhood Housing Services, the Mayor's Small Business Advisory Board, Southeastern Economic Development Corporation, San Diego Regional Technology Alliance, San Diego Dialogue, Casa Familiar and Lead San Diego.

Chilcott holds a BA in Cultural Anthropology from Harvard University and an MA in public policy from UC Berkeley.

In his free time, Kurt enjoys listening to live music, poetry and exploring Red Rock.

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