Abra Kurt

Abra Kurt joined Britepaths in early 2023 to lead organizational fundraising and communications strategy and succeeded Lisa Whetzel as Executive Director in November 2024.

With a career that spans 20 years in the public and private sectors, Abra operated her own nonprofit consulting practice, served as the Chief Development + Communications Officer at a women’s reentry services organization in Washington, D.C., led Mid-Atlantic corporate social responsibility communications for Capital One, and worked with high-profile clients through a D.C.-based boutique public relations firm. As an adjunct professor, Abra taught Media Relations and Messaging courses in Georgetown University’s Master of Professional Studies Program.

During her career, Abra has spearheaded dozens of local, regional, and national campaigns, and raised millions of dollars and global awareness for a diverse range of organizations, programs, and issues. Her full-spectrum communications work focused on developing messaging and branding strategies; producing dynamic events, from red carpet galas in L.A. to receptions on Capitol Hill and magazine and product launches in New York; directing media outreach and organizing press conferences; and creating and editing content for websites, newsletters, and print and broadcast ads.

Committed to giving back, Abra has served on several Boards of Directors, including Animal Charities of America and Calvary Women’s Services, a DC-based organization providing housing, health, education, and employment programs that empower homeless women to change their lives. She was also appointed to the Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s ACTION! Advisory Board, working to diversify the business side of the entertainment industry. Abra currently resides in Loudoun County, Virginia, with her husband, award-winning singer-songwriter and recording artist Scott Kurt, and their family of adorable rescue kitties.