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Nina Kumar
Co-Founder & CEO at Authentic Connections Co
Nina Kumar, CEO of Authentic Connections
Nina Kumar is the Co-Founder and CEO of Authentic Connections, an organization dedicated to improving mental health and well-being in schools.12 She works closely with schools to ensure success and leads strategy, outreach, and partnerships.2
Kumar has published several peer-reviewed scientific articles on adolescent well-being, school climate, and using assessments to inform decision-making.3 She has been the lead presenter on workshops and lectures for many school communities, associations, and leading national education organizations.3
Authentic Connections' surveys and research are built on the 30+ years of work by Suniya Luthar, Co-Founder Emerita and Professor Emerita at Columbia University's Teachers College.24 Kumar works closely with Luthar to bring this research into schools and help them use data to make decisions that prioritize student and teacher well-being.1
Kumar holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Williams College, with honors in Computer Science, Psychology, and Cognitive Science.5 Her LinkedIn profile can be found at linkedin.com/in/nina-kumar-68b10a69.6
