Who We Are

Doeun Kol, Director of Strategy and Impact

Doeun, also known as Duey, guides GMA’s practice for strategy and impact in philanthropy. In her client work, she advises individuals, families, and institutions, skillfully translating their core values into effective strategies, meaningful practices, and innovative models for social change. Duey collaborates with colleagues to engage with nonprofits, communities, and individuals working for social change in New England, New York, DC, and beyond.

Duey’s professional trajectory reflects her passion and commitment to inclusion, collaborative practices, racial equity, bridging the opportunity divide, and driving systemic change. She is known for her expertise in establishing and refining grant programs, impact assessment, and philanthropic strategy.

Before joining GMA in 2022, Duey spent 15 years with the National Park Service, leading special initiatives and advising senior leaders on interpretation, education, and community engagement strategies with a strong emphasis on equity and visitor outcomes.

Duey is currently pursuing an Executive Certificate in Social Impact Strategy from the University of Pennsylvania. She holds a B.A. in management and sociology from Simmons University and an M.A. in community and social psychology from University of Massachusetts Lowell. Duey serves on the University of Massachusetts Lowell’s Advisory Board for College of Fine Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

Born in Thailand to Cambodian refugees, Duey grew up in Chelsea and Lowell, Massachusetts. In high school, she was a youth organizer for ROCA, an urban violence intervention program.