Natalie Dabney, Senior Associate at ideas42, Joins Concordia’s Board of Directors

Natalie Dabney is a Senior Associate at ideas42, a nonprofit that uses behavioral economics to design solutions to difficult social problems. Her primary focus areas include economic mobility, education, and family planning.

Ms. Dabney commented, “I am thrilled to rejoin Concordia’s efforts to leverage the power of partnerships and move the needle on persistent social issues.”

Ms. Dabney’s relationship with Concordia is deeply rooted. She previously served as the Director of Social Impact from 2013 to 2016. During her time as Director, she oversaw the Concordia Partnership Index and was integral to the development of the Campaign model. 

“We are delighted to have Natalie back at Concordia as a Member of our growing Board of Directors,” said Concordia Co-Founders Matthew Swift and Nicholas Logothetis. “Her extensive experience in public policy analysis and shared passion of building partnerships for social impact is truly admirable and will benefit Concordia immensely.”

Prior to joining Concordia, Ms. Dabney worked at the research and evaluation firm, Mathematica Policy Research, where she conducted rigorous analyses of labor, education, and health policies. For more information on Ms. Dabney, view her profile here.