Effective April 20, Lauren Woodman will assume the role of president at USAFacts, a nonprofit focused on government data. She is the organization’s second president in its decade-long existence, succeeding Poppy MacDonald, who left the position last year.
Prior to this appointment, Woodman served as CEO of DataKind, where she worked on leveraging data science for social impact. Her extensive background includes significant roles at both Microsoft and NetHope, positioning her well for the challenges ahead. Steve Ballmer, founder of USAFacts and former Microsoft CEO, expressed confidence in Woodman’s capability to navigate the evolving landscape of information accessibility.
USAFacts provides a range of online resources, such as reports on government spending and demographic data, designed to enhance public understanding of governmental operations. Woodman’s leadership is expected to strengthen the organization's mission to supply transparent and trustworthy data at a time when public demand for reliable information is rising.