Kerry McArdle
Philanthropy Officer at EARTH University Foundation- Claim this Profile
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EARTH University Foundation
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United States
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Philanthropy
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1 - 100 Employee
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Philanthropy Officer
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Aug 2019 - Present
EARTH University, located in Costa Rica, educates young leaders from across Latin America, Africa, and the Caribbean in sustainable agriculture and ethical entrepreneurship. Over 80% of our graduates return to their home countries, where they contribute to sustainable development locally and constructing a prosperous and just society globally. I connect supporters who share our vision to candidates whose promise exceeds their financial resources and to projects that amplify our impact. EARTH University, located in Costa Rica, educates young leaders from across Latin America, Africa, and the Caribbean in sustainable agriculture and ethical entrepreneurship. Over 80% of our graduates return to their home countries, where they contribute to sustainable development locally and constructing a prosperous and just society globally. I connect supporters who share our vision to candidates whose promise exceeds their financial resources and to projects that amplify our impact.
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Literacy Action
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Dec 2017 - May 2019
Led a 20-person, $1.5M nonprofit helping 1,000 adult learners each year build the literacy, life, and work skills they need to build brighter futures for themselves and their families. Led a 20-person, $1.5M nonprofit helping 1,000 adult learners each year build the literacy, life, and work skills they need to build brighter futures for themselves and their families.
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KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools
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United States
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Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Managing Director of Advancement
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Jul 2013 - Dec 2017
Led development and board relations for KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools, a network of 8 charter schools in Atlanta's underserved communities whose 3,500 students and 1,000 alumni are proving that demographics do not define destiny. These numbers are from my time at KIPP, and I have been proud to follow their continued growth! Led development and board relations for KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools, a network of 8 charter schools in Atlanta's underserved communities whose 3,500 students and 1,000 alumni are proving that demographics do not define destiny. These numbers are from my time at KIPP, and I have been proud to follow their continued growth!
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Gwinnett County Public Schools
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Leadership Development (2-year Residency)
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Jul 2011 - Jun 2013
Leadership development and strategic planning projects through the Broad Residency in Urban Education, a two-year program that places emerging leaders from the private sector into high-impact positions in public school districts Leadership development and strategic planning projects through the Broad Residency in Urban Education, a two-year program that places emerging leaders from the private sector into high-impact positions in public school districts
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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
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United Kingdom
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, Category Planning
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Mar 2006 - Mar 2011
Led business planning, pricing strategy, and economic analysis initiatives for the sparkling beverage category. Led business planning, pricing strategy, and economic analysis initiatives for the sparkling beverage category.
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Delta Air Lines
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United States
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Airlines and Aviation
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700 & Above Employee
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General Manager, Domestic Pricing
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Jun 1999 - Feb 2006
Deep experience in pricing strategy and analytics, with previous positions at Delta spanning marketing research, online strategy, international inventory management, and performance measurement. Deep experience in pricing strategy and analytics, with previous positions at Delta spanning marketing research, online strategy, international inventory management, and performance measurement.
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Peace Corps
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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English Teacher
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Jul 1995 - Jul 1997
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Education
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Emory University - Goizueta Business School
MBA, Marketing and Decision/Information Analysis -
University of Notre Dame
BA, English