Kimberly R. Lyle

Kimberly R. Lyle is a visionary executive and transformative leader in affordable housing development and impact finance. She is passionately committed to fostering social and economic equity in underinvested communities.

As Chief Executive Officer of Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation (DBEDC), a Boston-based community development corporation (CDC) and community development financial institution (CDFI), Kimberly steers a diverse portfolio valued at approximately $229 million. This includes over 900 units of affordable rental housing, 40,000 square feet of commercial space, a $2 million microenterprise loan fund, and $11 million in operating revenue (excluding rental property operations).

Under Kimberly’s leadership, DBEDC is recognized for innovation in mixed-use development, equitable economic opportunities, and its steadfast focus on racial and economic justice. Kimberly’s tenure builds on the organization’s legacy while boldly addressing housing affordability, wealth building, and small business growth in historically underserved neighborhoods.

Prior to DBEDC, Kimberly held leadership roles in financial technology, financial services, and higher education, where she honed expertise in business operations, organizational strategy, and policy advocacy. Her work consistently reflects a commitment to advancing equity and driving measurable impact.

Kimberly is deeply engaged in mission-aligned governance. She serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Cooperative Fund of the Northeast, a CDFI financing worker-owned cooperatives and socially responsible enterprises, and as Vice President of the Board of Directors for the Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations.

A proud Massachusetts native, Kimberly earned a Master of Public Policy from Tufts University and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Rutgers University. She also pursued graduate studies in social anthropology at Harvard University, further enriching her perspective on community-driven development.