Stacey Childress

Stacey Childress is an accomplished leader in education and workforce development, currently serving as a Board Member at Kahoot! and a Senior Advisor at McKinsey & Company. Previously, Stacey held the position of Chief Executive Officer at the Advanced Education Research and Development Fund and the NewSchools Venture Fund, significantly impacting educational innovation. Notable experience includes serving as Deputy Director at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, where a $300 million funding initiative was developed for innovative education technology, and a decade at Harvard Business School as a Senior Lecturer and Executive Director. Stacey's career began in corporate settings, including roles at ADT and SiteBurst, showcasing a strong background in performance improvement and sales management. Education includes an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor's degree from Baylor University.