Melissa DiLoreto

Serving more than 68,000 students, the University of Central Florida is leveraging DataKind Edvise to make its student success efforts more proactive, data-driven, and scalable. By giving Academic Success Coaches timely, personalized insights about each student’s needs, Edvise is helping UCF strengthen engagement, streamline workflows, and continue building on its momentum toward higher retention and […]

We’re thrilled to welcome Noreen Mayat to the DataKind team as our Data Analyst. With a background in data science and a deep commitment to using technology for social good, Noreen brings both technical expertise and a passion for equity-driven impact. From exploring machine learning applications that address real-world challenges like gender inequality and public

We’re excited to welcome Kayla Wilding to the DataKind team as our Senior Data Scientist! With a background spanning economic consulting and international development, Kayla brings deep expertise in applying machine learning and data science to complex financial and social impact challenges. From advancing financial inclusion to exploring innovative applications of AI, she’s passionate about

We’re thrilled to welcome Tara Chiatovich as DataKind’s Director, Research! Tara has built her career at the intersection of education, research, and data science, starting as a district researcher where she saw the challenges teachers face every day, and later shaping edtech products to help educators nationwide. With expertise in turning complex data into meaningful

Across higher education, institutions have more data than ever, but turning it into actionable insights for advisors remains a challenge. DataKind’s Edvise transforms complex data into practical guidance, helping advisors identify students who may need support and connect them with the right resources. Combined with the National Student Clearinghouse’s Postsecondary Data Partnership (PDP), Edvise maximizes