Kierra (Kay) McCray

Kierra (Kay) McCray, is a passionate and driven Founder and Chief Impact Officer of Kultivate Strategies. With a clear mission to empower businesses and nonprofit organizations, Kierra strives to create meaningful , measurable and sustainable impact throughout the world. Through tireless dedication, she equips her clients with the tools, resources, and expertise needed to achieve their goals.

Kierra holds a Master of Science in Higher Education Administration with a concentration in Student Affairs from the University of North Florida. Her academic journey has been complemented by her outstanding achievements, including the prestigious Cares Humanitarian Award, recognizing her transformative work with young girls through her non-profit, Purpose and PowHER.

Having earned her Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from Bethune Cookman University, Kierra honed her skills through a remarkable internship with Cox Media as a radio intern in Atlanta, Georgia. As a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and the National Council of Negro Women, Kierra is deeply committed to uplifting communities, urban education , wholeness and wellness and promoting social change.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Kierra's identity as an avid reader, a wellness enthusiast who believes in living a balanced and purposeful life and lifelong learner is a testament to her continuous growth and development. Her unwavering life purpose is to ensure that impact resonates throughout the world of education, leaving a lasting legacy of positive change and empowerment.