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How Lee College Is Advancing Student Success with DataKind Edvise

At Lee College, predictive analytics meets hands-on advising. Edvise identifies students who may need extra support, giving advisors the insights to act more strategically. Early feedback shows this combination of data and human connection is driving more intentional outreach and stronger student engagement. Introduction At Lee College, a public community college in Baytown, Texas, supporting […]

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Partnership Spotlight: Ed Advancement

DataKind and Ed Advancement have joined forces to expand equitable access to responsible AI in higher education – starting with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Through this partnership, DataKind is expanding access to its Edvise product that empowers institutional leaders and academic advisors to strengthen student engagement, improve outcomes, and make data-informed decisions that

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Scaling What Works: DataKind’s Next Step Forward

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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Introducing Ladder: A New Way to Harness Community Data for Impact

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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Welcome Mike Rhom, DataKind’s Senior Account Manager

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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Welcome Lauren Mallory, DataKind’s Senior Manager, Customer Success

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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Empowering Advisors, Supporting Students: Introducing Edvise

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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Welcome Vishakh Pillai, DataKind’s Data Scientist!

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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Meet Matt Benford, DataKind’s VP, Finance and Operations!

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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From Evidence to Action: The research that shaped the Data Observation Toolkit

In many frontline health systems, poor data quality perpetuates a cycle of mistrust and inefficiency – impacting patient care at scale. The Data Observation Toolkit (DOT) was created to break this cycle. It’s a community-informed, open-source software and certified Digital Public Good designed to automate data quality checks, detect anomalies, and enhance trust in health

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