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Catherine Williams, former vice president of data & artificial intelligence at Qualtrics, joins Candid as chief data officer

NEW YORK, Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Candid has appointed Catherine Williams as its first chief data officer, reflecting its commitment to providing high-quality, data-driven solutions that empower nonprofits and funders. Williams' expertise will guide Candid's efforts to enhance transparency, strengthen partnerships, and further establish its leadership in nonprofit data and analytics.

"The recent surge of investment in AI is fueling a rapid evolution in the ways data is collected, analyzed, and consumed," said Ann Mei Chang, CEO of Candid. "The appointment of our first chief data officer reflects our commitment to leveraging the latest tools and technology to deliver the best data and insights possible to the social sector. Catherine's extensive expertise in data, AI, and analytics makes her the perfect fit to lead us through the next phase of Candid's evolution in enhancing the impact of everyone working to do good."

Reporting to Chang, Williams will oversee research, data, and data science, leading a team focused on building external partnerships and enhancing internal collaboration. In her role, she will align Candid's data strategy with the evolving needs of the social sector, advancing the organization's position as the sector's leading source for timely, comprehensive, and reliable data.

Williams brings a wealth of experience in data science, artificial intelligence, and platform development. Most recently, she served as vice president of data & AI at Qualtrics, where she built the machine learning platform and launched the company's data science function. She has also held senior leadership roles including chief data scientist at Xandr (AT&T's advertising arm) and chief data & marketplace officer at AppNexus. Earlier in her career, she conducted postdoctoral research at Columbia University and Stanford University.

"Candid is leading the charge across the social sector to encourage data-driven decision making and advocate for transparency," said Williams. "I'm thrilled to step up to the challenge of leading these talented teams to advance Candid's data strategy and create a stronger sector for all."

Williams holds a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Washington and a BA in Mathematics from Grinnell College. She currently resides in Seattle, WA.

About Candid
Candid is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides the most comprehensive data and insights about the social sector. Every year, millions of nonprofits spend trillions of dollars around the world. Candid finds out where that money comes from, where it goes, and why it matters. Candid was formed in 2019 when GuideStar and Foundation Center merged. Candid combined GuideStar's tools on nonprofits and Foundation Center's tools on foundations with new resources to offer more comprehensive, real-time information about the social sector. Find out more at and on and .

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