On October 7th, 2024 the Golden LEAF Foundation welcomed new Data Manager Arianna Kidder.
“We are excited for Arianna to join the team to help carry out the mission of Golden LEAF,” said Scott T. Hamilton, Golden LEAF President, Chief Executive Officer. “Arianna’s skills and expertise in data management will be an asset to the Foundation’s work.”
In her role, Kidder will support the management of Golden LEAF’s grant award data and scholarship program data. As data manager she will also ensure accuracy and reliability of the information for outreach, reporting, and programmatic initiatives across various platforms.
Prior to Golden LEAF, Kidder began her career as a high school teacher in Atlanta, as a Teach for America Corps Member. She spent many years helping schools and other non-profit organizations in leveraging their data for strategic decision-making and transformative impact.
Kidder holds a bachelor’s degree in Global Development Studies and Economics from the University of Virginia, and a master’s degree in International Educational Development from the University of Pennsylvania.
A California native, Kidder currently lives in Raleigh with her husband and son.