Kori Street

Kori Street is the Executive Director of USC CANDLE, where they lead strategic growth, operations, and public impact for one of the country’s most dynamic centers at the intersection of neuroscience, education, and policy. A globally recognized nonprofit executive and educator, Kori brings over two decades of senior leadership experience across higher education, government, and social impact organizations. Their work is defined by a deep commitment to equity, innovation, and storytelling as a catalyst for change.

Before joining CANDLE, Kori led the USC Shoah Foundation, where they oversaw global partnerships, multimilliondollar fundraising campaigns, and groundbreaking testimony-based initiatives reaching more than 85 million users across 56 countries. They spearheaded complex operations, managed teams of over 100 staff, and helped secure record-breaking philanthropic investments. Prior to that, Kori led academic programs across four departments at Mount Royal University and chaired national and international initiatives in Holocaust education, countering hate, and digital innovation.

Kori’s unique ability to scale mission-driven organizations, secure transformative funding, and elevate the voices of marginalized communities makes them an invaluable leader for CANDLE as it expands its reach and reimagines adolescent education. Their appointment signals CANDLE’s bold commitment to operational excellence, global influence, and research-to-practice impact.