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Kali Thorne Ladd
Social Entrepreneur, Author, CEO
Kali Thorne Ladd is the Chief Executive Officer at Children's Institute, a position she has held since September 2021. With over 20 years of experience in education and education policy, she has a strong background in advocating for historically under-served youth and improving educational outcomes, particularly for Black children.
Ladd co-founded KairosPDX, an organization focused on providing educational options that allow under-served youth to thrive. Her previous roles include serving as the Executive Director of KairosPDX, Chair of the Board of Directors for Portland Community College, and various positions in education policy and community development. She has also been involved in state-level initiatives as a member of the Early Learning Council in Oregon and has held positions in the Office of the Mayor and the Oregon Department of Education.
Ladd holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Psychology from Boston College and a Master's degree in Education Policy and Management from Harvard University. Her work emphasizes the importance of educational equity and the transformative power of children's voices in society.1
