Brittany Christenson
Chief Executive Officer
Brittany is a former nonprofit leader seasoned in driving positive outcomes for marginalized communities. She is motivated by a deep sense of accountability to her team and passion for AidKit's mission to revolutionize aid delivery at scale.
Katrina Van Gasse
Co-Founder, Chief Impact Officer
Katrina is a former Fulbright Scholar and previous Vice President at Silicon Valley Bank. She is motivated to accelerate social impact and deliver programs that uphold the dignity of those in need.
Ben Newhouse
Co-Founder, Chief Technology Advisor
Ben is an entrepreneur, Stanford-educated developer, and former Head of Sync at Dropbox. He is motivated to bring the tech superpowers of Silicon Valley to the social sector.
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Andrew Marshall
Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer
Andy Marshall is an aerospace engineer, entrepreneur, and engaged philanthropist. He is motivated by gratitude for the opportunities he’s had and the desire to give back.
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Mark Newhouse
Co-founder, Chief Strategy Officer
Mark is a philanthropist, innovator, and a former Corporate Officer of Corning Incorporated. He is motivated to drive real change and bring new models to philanthropy.
Rob Walls
Software Engineer
Rob is a software engineer with over a decade of experience coding. His formal education is in aerospace, aeronautical, and astronautical engineering.
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Erin Coltrera
Senior Program Manager
Erin brings a decade of experience contributing to the development of complex, people-oriented policies and programs, including extensive work with guaranteed income pilots across the country. She holds dual master degrees in Social Work and Social Policy.
Hector Zaragoza Tejas
Software Engineer
Hector is a software engineer with a background in nonprofits and public policy. He is motivated to support the development of equitable and healthy communities. He holds degrees in International Development and Public Policy.
Julia Ford
Director of Partnerships and Program Development
Julia’s background is in business development for companies committed to advancing social good. She believes transformations start with the people we're supporting, not the systems we’re changing.
Ruthie Tesfaye
Sr. Lead, Program Management
Ruthie is an experienced program manager with a background in education and community development. She holds bachelors degrees in Political Science and Islamic Civilizations & Societies, and a masters in Education Policy & Social Analysis.
Theresa Gonzales
Software Engineer
Theresa is a software engineer with a degree in chemical engineering and experience helping startups grow. She is motivated to leverage technology as a force for equity and inclusion.
Riley Bauer
Software Engineer
Riley is an experienced software engineer joining us after four years at Google. He is motivated by software's potential to amplify programs that support community health and development. He holds degrees in mathematics and computer science.
Cassie Russell
Senior Program Manger
Cassie is an experienced program manager with a background in housing, financial assistance, and training and technical assistance. She holds a Master of Social Work.
Luke Moran
Software Engineer
Luke has been tinkering with code for a little over a decade, mostly in the fintech space where he worked on different trading systems and fraud detection tools. His goal is to write software which will help underserved communities thrive.
Rui Wu
Senior Program Manager
Rui is a seasoned technical program manager in geospatial and fintech spaces. She is motivated to make social impacts with technology. She holds degrees of civil engineering and economics.
Parry Burton
Office Administrator
Parry brings a rich background in project and production management and takes pride in developing and upholding systems vital to Aidkits' mission.
Jamie Shadid
Applicant Support Manager
Jamie leads AidKit's applicant support team, bringing her experience working with diverse populations and a belief in the transformative power of cash transfers to the role. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Humanities with a focus in Spanish.
Ben Kincaid
Application Engineer
Ben Kincaid is an application engineer with 14 years of experience implementing direct assistance initiatives across diverse communities and programs.
Zeitun Tifow
Senior Program Manager
Zeitun is a program manager with extensive experience leading & implementing humanitarian assistance & development programs. She is motivated by tech’s potential to more efficiently deliver aid to communities in need. She holds a masters degree in Peacebuilding.
Micah Fay
Software Engineer
Micah is a software engineer with 6 years of experience working for non-profits. He brings a passion for leveraging technology to improve society, and specifically, to reduce economic inequality.
Anne Silbaugh
Software Engineer
Anne is a software engineer with a degree in Mathematics. She is committed to working on a team that is inclusive and non-traditional, making software created for people rather than for profits.
Jen Wirth
Application Engineer
Jen is an application engineer with a background in high-tech low-touch behavioral research. Her guiding star is working to solve interesting problems that inhibit human thriving.
Justin Cajayon
Engineering Manager
Justin is an experienced engineering leader with a passion for building diverse and inclusive engineering culture. He is motivated by making technology accessible to those in need.
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Meagan Clawar
Senior Program Manager
Meagan is a former nonprofit leader with extensive experience administering programs addressing social determinants of health. Meagan has a particular passion for supporting community-led solutions through relationship building and root cause analysis.
Breanna Christopher
Senior Program Manager
Breanna is a seasoned program manager with a background in community organizing & education. She is driven by the power of our collective imaginations & the future we can build together.
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