Chris Kingsley

Chris Kingsley Senior Associate for Data Initiatives at Annie E. Casey Foundation Baltimore, Maryland Connect Connect with Chris Kingsley More actions Annie E. Casey Foundation University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania See contact info See contact info See connections (500+) 500+ connections I help guide Annie E Casey Foundation's efforts to improve the data available to elected leaders, communities, and researchers that care about children and families. Prior to joining Casey, I consulted with local governments and nonprofits to improve multi-agency efforts serving kids and communities, authored ethical guidelines on use of predictive analytics in human services, and contributed to a national conversation on building integrated data systems in the public sector. Proud alumnus of Data Quality Campaign and the National League of Cities. Former Watson Fellow. Current thinking and recommendations at @emersonkingsley. Show less Show less of Chris’ summary Experience Annie E. Casey Foundation Senior Associate for Data Initiatives Company NameAnnie E. Casey Foundation Dates EmployedJan 2018 – Present Employment Duration1 yr LocationBaltimore, Maryland Area I help guide the Annie E Casey Foundation's investments in getting better data to leaders making crucial decisions on behalf of children and families. Better Measured Owner/Consultant Company NameBetter Measured Dates EmployedJul 2016 – Dec 2017 Employment Duration1 yr 6 mos LocationSilver Spring, MD Independent consultancy that advises clients on data policy trends and provides technical assistance to educators and human service agencies on community information systems, data integration, privacy, and managing for better results. Data Quality Campaign Associate Director for Local Policy and Advocacy Company NameData Quality Campaign Dates EmployedJun 2013 – Jul 2016 Employment Duration3 yrs 2 mos LocationWashington D.C. Metro Area Led the development of DQC’s state-local data use alignment agenda, encouraging and supporting state policymakers to improve the availability and use of high-quality education data to improve student achievement at the local and state levels. National League of Cities Principal Associate for Data Initiatives Company NameNational League of Cities Dates EmployedJun 2011 – Jun 2013 Employment Duration2 yrs 1 mo LocationWashington D.C. Metro Area Responsible for providing primary program leadership, research and technical assistance to cities on municipal initiatives seeking to use data in new and more collaborative ways in order to improve local programs and services, identify needed policy changes, and more effectively meet the needs of children, youth and families Indepedent Research Analyst Consultant Company NameIndepedent Research Analyst Dates EmployedMay 2010 – Jun 2011 Employment Duration1 yr 2 mos LocationGreater Philadelphia Area Project recently completed:  An analysis of federal workforce investment outcomes in Philadelphia and six comparable cities for the Philadelphia Research Initiative of the Pew Charitable Trusts.  A national review, for Oracle, of the reputation and effectiveness of “PerformanceStat” programs fifteen years after their popularization.  Research, analysis, and production of multi-media materials for Neighborhoods of Opportunity, a study of neighborhood regeneration by the former director of the Philadelphia Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD).  Sophisticated modeling of growth in employment and residence in central business districts using Census and other public data, for the downtown management organizations of Philadelphia and Charlotte.  Creation of an innovative pilot project to connect local food producers to underserved markets in Philadelphia for Saint Christopher’s Foundation for Children. Defined partner roles and audited the performance of nearly a dozen regional and community-based nonprofits. See less Fels Institute of Government Fels Scholar Company NameFels Institute of Government Dates EmployedSep 2008 – May 2010 Employment Duration1 yr 9 mos Consulted on a number of different public policy and public management projects while earning a Masters in Government Administration from the University of Pennsylvania. University City District Project Administrator Company NameUniversity City District Dates EmployedNov 2006 – Aug 2008 Employment Duration1 yr 10 mos Worked with directors of development, operations and neighborhood initiatives to secure grants, research UCD publications and policy positions, coordinate stakeholder meetings and conduct special projects. Overhauled organization’s information systems saving $20,000 annually and custom-developed contact management software to meet the specific needs of this expanding community development corporation. See less Show fewer experiences Education University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania Degree Name2010 Masters Field Of StudyGovernment Administration (MGA) Dates attended or expected graduation 2008 – 2010 Haverford College Haverford College Degree NameB.A. Field Of StudyGrowth & Structure of Cities Dates attended or expected graduation 2001 – 2005 Graduated Magna cum Laude Thesis: "Unwiring Philadelphia: The New Civics Of Development" Recognition: -2005 Thomas J. Watson Fellowship, supporting international research, 2005-06 -Bolton research grant award for outstanding departmental thesis -Haverford College’s 2005 “Student Life Award” recipient 2004 Co-founder: FIG, 2004 “most valuable addition” to Haverford student body -2003 Sagner Fellow to the Century Institute, Williamstown, MA. Full Sail University