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David Scott PhD

SVP of Data and Research

David Scott, Ph.D., is Senior Vice President of Data and Research for Keep America Beautiful. He oversees research in support of the Keep America Beautiful mission, and data and evaluation strategies to help understand the impact of the organization and its network of more than 600 community-based affiliates.

For more than two decades, David has worked at the intersection of data, analytics, evaluation, and technology to demonstrate the social impact of nonprofits, corporations, and foundations. Most recently, David directed research and evaluation activities at VentureWell, a nonprofit that cultivates a global pipeline of innovators and entrepreneurs.

Prior to VentureWell, David oversaw business intelligence and evaluation activities at Timshel, a social impact technology and strategy firm.

David began his career in the Survey and Evaluation Research Laboratory at Virginia Commonwealth University after receiving his Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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Abby Horrigan

VP of Development

Abby Horrigan

Prior to joining Keep America Beautiful in 2021, Abby spent twelve years saving historic places with the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Allison Hannel

Chief Operating Officer

Allison Hannel

Allison Hannel serves as Chief Operations Officer of Keep America Beautiful, where she leads operations, finance, human resources, board support, and major organizational events while partnering with the CEO and executive leadership team to advance organizational strategy.

April Wennerstrom

Sr. Director of Operations

As the Senior Director of Operations for Keep America Beautiful (KAB), April Wennerstrom plays a vital role in overseeing the organization’s day-to-day functions, ensuring efficiency, and driving impact across its national programs.