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BA in Politics form Occidental College, Master of Philosophy in Sociology from University Of Cambridge, Executive Director and Founder at Bettergrads since 2009, Community Manager at Nualerts from 2009-2010.
Advising startups, Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding engineers, Finding team mates, Getting press, Giving back, Helping friends, Learning about entrepreneurship, Meeting new people, Mentoring, Participating in a competition, Patenting my idea, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Receiving feedback, Recruiting for my startup, Sharing my projects, Starting a company
Tags:
innovation in education, political consultant, social entrepreneur
Schools:
Occidental College, University College London (UCL), University of Cambridge
FULL BIO
Kevin F. Adler is the Executive Director of BetterGrads, a startup college access organization that connects high school students with successful local college students and recent graduates.
Kevin recently completed his graduate studies at Cambridge University, where he received "distinction" on his dissertation analyzing the impact of natural disasters on social capital and community life. Kevin presented his research at the MPSA conference and the BRISMES Graduate conference, receiving competitive awards at both. He will graduate in the top 5 percentile of his Master's program in Sociology.
The Benjamin H. Culley Award recipient - awarded to one outstanding graduating senior - Kevin graduated Magna Cum Laude from Occidental College, where he received "Honors, w/ Distinction" for his dissertation exploring social capital fluctuations in the US since WWII. He earned top honors in the Politics Dept. as the 2006 Student of the Year and the Jane Jaquette Service Award recipient.
Kevin has years of experience at nonprofits, political campaigns and offices, and internet start-ups. Kevin has worked at nuAlerts (a social media communication platform), the Commonwealth Club, California Community Foundation, Article 19: Global Campaign for Free Expression, Office of Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher, Office of L.A. Council President Eric Garcetti, and the Alaskan Democratic Party.
Kevin is interested in social enterprise, education, Web 2.0, public policy, business strategy, CSR, and service.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Employer:
BetterGrads
Position:
Executive Director and Founder
Time period:
May 2009 - Present
Description:
Built and developed college access organization. Manage operations, outreach,
fundraising, and vision. Lead a national team of fourteen volunteers. Organization will reach
over 1000+ students and parents through College 101 presentations by October 2009.
Employer:
nuAlerts.com
Position:
Community Manager
Time period:
March 2009 - November 2009
Description:
Manage key user communities, outbound communications, and online marketing. Support
for major events, creative development, and successful customer acquisition.
Employer:
Cambridge University & Occidental College
Position:
Independent Field Researcher
Time period:
January 2007 - October 2008
Description:
Funded $3000 to conduct research projects on social capital in New Zealand, California,
and Iowa. Held interviews; performed extensive qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
Employer:
The Commonwealth Club
Position:
Intern, Office of the President
Time period:
December 2007
Description:
Coordinated outreach and publicity for 23-part series on water issues. Sold-out 90% of events.
Employer:
California Community Foundation
Position:
Research Intern
Time period:
December 2007
Description:
Authored report on quality of Career Technical Education (CTE) programs in Los Angeles.
EDUCATION
University:
University of Cambridge
Time period:
2007 - 2009
Degree:
Master of Philosophy in Sociology
University:
Occidental College
Time period:
2003 - 2007
Degree:
Politics, BA
University:
University College London (UCL)
Time period:
2005 - 2006
Degree:
Study Abroad in Political Studies
INFORMATION
Hobbies:
Traveling, Theatre, Rowing, Writing, and Public Service.
Memberships:
President, Occidental College Democrat Club
Awards:
Student of the Year, Politics Department, Occidental College. Spring 2007
Theodore R. Mitchell Endowed Scholarship (1 of 3 inaugural recipients). Fall 2006
Chares W. List Award (1 of 2 recipients, for academic achievement and service). Fall 2004
BetterGrads helps high school students reach their college-going potential through online mentoring, in-person advising, and ever-accessible support from college students and young professionals in their own community and around the country.
