Chris Kingsley

Senior Associate for Data Initiatives at Annie E. Casey Foundation
Baltimore, Maryland
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Annie E. Casey Foundation University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
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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.
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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
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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