Richard Kiy has served as President and CEO of the Institute of the Americas since August 2020. His career spans international philanthropy, business development, environmental policy, and U.S.-Mexico relations. Before joining the Institute, he led the International Community Foundation for nearly 14 years and previously held senior roles with PriceSmart, the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico, and Science Applications International Corporation. Kiy earned an A.B. in Economics from Stanford University and an MPA from Harvard Kennedy School. He is also co-author of Environmental Management along North America’s Borders.
