DataKind Global

We’re pleased to welcome Greg Wolniak, PhD, to DataKind as our Head of Education Initiatives. Greg joins the team with more than two decades of experience advancing equity-focused research in higher education and translating rigorous scholarship into actionable insights for policy and practice. As DataKind continues to build and scale data-driven products that support student […]

By Mallory Sheff, Director, Financial Inclusion, DataKind In late 2025, DataKind partnered with Producers Direct to run a global DataKit event focused on understanding smallholder farmers’ needs through one of the largest peer-to-peer agricultural datasets ever assembled. By combining rare, farmer-generated data with a product-first approach to experimentation, the DataKit event surfaced insights at the

We’re excited to welcome Cecilia Saldaña to DataKind as our Manager, Grants and Financial Planning. With more than a decade of experience in nonprofit finance and grants management, Cecilia brings deep expertise in financial stewardship, compliance, and operational excellence. In her role, she will help strengthen the financial systems that support DataKind’s growing portfolio of

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

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,

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

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