Rhett Morris

Rhett Morris is a Partner at Common Good Labs, an organization focused on applying data science to improve people's lives and communities.12 He specializes in turning data into meaningful impact for both large and small organizations.1

Professional Background

Rhett has extensive experience leading policy position and data research projects for prominent organizations, including:

• Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
• Kauffman Foundation
• Omidyar Network
• World Bank
• Knight Foundation1

Prior to his role at Common Good Labs, Rhett served as the head of the research team at Endeavor Insight.3 His earlier career experiences include:

• Consultant at Bain & Company
• Confidential assistant to the mayor of Baton Rouge1

Academic and Professional Affiliations

Rhett holds several notable positions:

• Nonresident Fellow at the Brookings Institution4
• Senior Fellow at the Center for American Entrepreneurship3
• Advisor to financial inclusion and mental health organizations1

Education

Rhett's educational background includes:

• B.A. in History from Louisiana State University
• M.B.A. from Vanderbilt University12

Research Interests

Rhett's work focuses on:

• Reducing poverty
• Improving education
• Entrepreneurship research53

At Common Good Labs, Rhett and his colleagues design actionable solutions to improve communities, with a particular emphasis on using data science and research to create meaningful impact.4