Rachel manages VentureWell’s Salesforce deployment and other projects related to the expansion and improvement of the organization’s information systems. She has served many roles at VentureWell over the years in the areas of program delivery and grants management and therefore brings a deep understanding of the organization’s IT system needs and processes to her current position. Prior to VentureWell, Rachel worked at a variety of other nonprofits committed to addressing issues of hunger and homelessness, education reform, and strengthening nonprofit organizational capacity. ragoglia@venturewell.org
Em ensures the quality and reproducibility of VentureWell’s data through utilizing best collection and management practices. She joins VentureWell from the financial sector where she applied machine learning methods to large scale marketing and investments data. Prior to that, she cleaned and analyzed longitudinal social networks surveys in her role as research assistant for a study on cyberbullying. Em holds a BA in Sociology from Smith College. ebeauchamp@venturewell.org
Michael provides administration, training, and support for both hardware and software solutions. He enjoys exploring new systems to improve workflow as well as helping bridge the gap between technology and users. Michael has a BA in International Studies from American University. mnorton@venturewell.org
Tim develops, implements, and manages software within a cohesive platform architecture to deliver scalable data-driven solutions on demand by VentureWell initiatives and partners. He brings over a decade of expertise with business process and IT management, data analysis, database design, and software development. Previously he was a founding member of a global startup that provides campaign and technology resources for environmentalists working in high-risk locations. Tim holds a BGS in Linguistics and Philosophy from the University of Michigan. tshores@venturewell.org
Cindy oversees data management efforts at VentureWell. She brings over ten years of experience in the data archives field, where she focused on the areas of data quality, metadata development, and enhanced usability. Prior to joining VentureWell, Cindy managed the day-to-day operations within a public opinion data archive, and led efforts in the development and adoption of standards for digital curation. cteixeira@venturewell.org
