Kyla Jeanne Butts

Kyla Jeanne Butts is the assistant director of community partnerships and education at Columbia University. She holds a BFA in drama with a minor in dramatic literature from NYU's Tisch School. Prior to Columbia, Kyla worked closely with West Harlem schools, local leaders, elected officials, and nonprofits to bring culturally responsive and affirming social-emotional learning and leadership to schools in Harlem. As assistant director, Kyla's focus is on deepening the partnership between Columbia and the K-12 schools that anchor the communities around campuses in Morningside Heights and West Harlem.