Dan Waldron, Head of insights, AcumenAs Head of Insights, Dan collaborates with Acumen's regional and functional teams to identify the lessons from our activities, and use them to make ourselves and our partners more effective in solving problems of poverty.

Prior to joining Acumen in 2020, Dan spent five years working with the Consultative Group to Assist the Poor, a research center at the World Bank focused on financial inclusion. He managed research and technical assistance for 18 asset finance companies in Africa and Asia, and summarized the findings in a technical guide to managing credit risk.

Dan holds a master’s degree from The New School, and a bachelor's degree from New York University. He is also a former Peace Corps Volunteer, having served in Tanzania from 2010 to 2012.

Laura is a purpose-driven marketer with over 10 years of experience in impact-first organizations across areas like education, clean energy, gender equality, data for development, cross-sector partnerships, women in leadership and more.

She started The Marketing Palette to support socially and environmentally focused organizations in using marketing for change and to advocate for the radical transformation of marketing into a more ethical, purpose-centered discipline.

Laura brings in-depth expertise in designing marketing strategies, streamlining digital processes and strengthening brand narratives for social impact. Collaboration, transparency and a strong commitment to driving social change are central to her approach.

Laura holds a Master’s degree in Strategic Marketing from Maastricht University in the Netherlands. She loves yoga, cycling, board games, watching penguin documentaries, and reading on social, cultural, feminist and environmental topics.