By Lauren Woodman, CEO, DataKind In June, I shared that DataKind was entering a new chapter – one centered on building scalable, product-first solutions designed specifically for the social sector. This is about ensuring that the work we do delivers broader and more lasting impact, while also recognizing and building on our roots in customized, […]
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Ladder is a new platform designed to make community data accessible, actionable, and equitable. Co-developed by DataKind, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, and local partners, Ladder turns fragmented local data into clear insights to help service providers, policymakers, public administrators, and local organizations identify high-need areas, target outreach, provide services, strengthen partnerships, and
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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
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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
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We’re excited to welcome Mike Rhom to the DataKind team as our new Senior Account Manager! With years of experience leading high-performing customer-facing teams in education technology and mission-driven organizations, Mike brings a proven track record of helping partners succeed. He’ll be working closely with institutions using Edvise, DataKind’s student success tool, to ensure they’re
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We’re thrilled to welcome Lauren Mallory to the DataKind team as our new Senior Manager, Customer Success. Lauren brings more than a decade of experience building and leading customer success programs, with a strong focus on educational technology. She joins our Student Success team to help strengthen and scale the support we provide to institutions
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A powerful new platform from DataKind, with support from Google.org Fellows Edvise, a powerful new platform from DataKind, is a freely available advising support platform that helps colleges boost student success through timely, data-informed guidance—no technical overhaul required. Built with and for advisors, Edvise is already expanding across 50+ institutions and is on track to
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By Lauren Woodman, DataKind CEO Nearly fifteen years ago, DataKind started with a simple but ambitious idea: bring the power of data science and AI to the nonprofit sector. At the time, the technology was nascent, and the barriers were high—most nonprofits were not fully aware of the potential of data science. Even those that
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DataKind is built on the dedication of individuals who believe in the power of data science and AI to tackle the world’s toughest challenges. That’s why we’re delighted to welcome a data scientist who embodies these values: Vish Pillai. Vish is driven by a passion to utilize data responsibly, particularly to serve communities within education.
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At DataKind, our commitment to leveraging data for a better world requires not only innovative minds, but also strategic leadership behind the scenes. Today, we’re thrilled to announce a key addition to that leadership: Matt Benford, our new Vice President, Finance and Operations. Matt’s arrival marks a significant step forward in strengthening the very foundation
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