DataKind

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Consultancy

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Global

DataKind is a global nonprofit that harnesses the power of data science and AI in the service of humanity. Named one of Fast Company’s 2017 top 10 innovative nonprofits, DataKind engages pro-bono data scientists and leading social change organizations on projects that address critical humanitarian problems and drive the conversation about how machine learning and AI can be applied to solve the world’s biggest challenges. Launched in 2012, DataKind is headquartered in New York City and has Chapters in Bengaluru, San Francisco, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and Washington D.C.

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Senior Manager, Community Programs

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Rachel Wells is the Senior Manager, Senior Manager, Center of Excellence at DataKind. Rachel codifies processes, ensures all projects are executed with the highest quality standards, and creates structures to facilitate experimentation and sharing of learnings.

Caitlin Augustin, Ph.D.

Vice President, Products and Programs

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Caitlin Augustin is the Senior Director, Product, at DataKind, a global nonprofit that harnesses the power of data science and AI in the service of humanity. As the Senior Director, Product, Caitlin is responsible for delivering DataKind’s core offerings, ensuring that high-quality, impactful data science interventions are delivered within the social sector.

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