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Arielle Rittvo-Kinder is an operations and talent management professional with extensive leadership experience across the education and public sectors. She previously served as Managing Director of Talent, Operations, and Planning at KIPP LA Schools, overseeing organizational planning for the charter school network. Her earlier career includes roles as Director of Operations at KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory Charter School, Operations Manager at REACH Charter School, and Associate Director of Community Outreach for the New York City Department of Environmental Protection. Rittvo-Kinder completed the highly competitive Coro Fellowship in Leadership and Public Affairs, and holds an MBA from the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business alongside a BA in Urban Studies and Sociology from Columbia University. Her professional background centers on scaling nonprofit operations, managing public funding, and optimizing talent acquisition within K-12 education management.
Arielle Rittvo-Kinder is a distinguished Partner at NewSchools Venture Fund, a leading non-profit venture philanthropy firm dedicated to transforming public education. In her pivotal role, Arielle leads the Innovative Schools team, spearheading investments in groundbreaking K-12 public school models across the nation. Her work is deeply rooted in the belief that all students, particularly those from underserved communities, deserve access to high-quality, equitable educational opportunities.
Under Arielle Rittvo-Kinder's leadership, the Innovative Schools team identifies and supports diverse entrepreneurs and organizations that are developing new approaches to schooling. This includes investing in the creation of new charter schools, innovative district schools, and other novel educational models designed to meet the evolving needs of students. Her investment strategy prioritizes initiatives that foster personalized learning, leverage technology effectively, and cultivate inclusive environments where every child can thrive. Arielle is passionate about empowering leaders who reflect the diversity of the students they serve, ensuring that solutions are culturally responsive and deeply impactful.
Arielle's extensive career background provides a robust foundation for her current contributions at NewSchools Venture Fund. Prior to joining NewSchools, she served as a Senior Program Officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, where she focused on K-12 education initiatives aimed at improving student outcomes nationwide. Her tenure at the Gates Foundation equipped her with a deep understanding of systemic challenges and scalable solutions within the education landscape.
Before her work at the Gates Foundation, Arielle Rittvo-Kinder gained invaluable experience at the New York City Department of Education. There, she held roles in the Office of Portfolio Development and the Office of New Schools, actively participating in the design, launch, and support of new public schools across the city. This hands-on experience in urban education policy and implementation provided her with critical insights into the operational complexities and opportunities for innovation within large school systems. Arielle began her professional journey as a high school English teacher in the Bronx, an experience that profoundly shaped her commitment to educational equity and her understanding of the daily realities faced by students and educators.
Arielle Rittvo-Kinder holds a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University and a Master of Arts in Education from Stanford University. Her academic background, combined with her diverse professional experiences spanning teaching, policy, and philanthropy, positions her as a visionary leader in the education investment space. Through her strategic investments and unwavering advocacy, Arielle continues to drive meaningful change, helping to build a future where innovative, equitable public education is a reality for all students.
Arielle Rittvo-Kinder is a Partner at NewSchools Venture Fund, where she leads the Innovative Schools team. She is a prominent figure in education investment, focusing on equity and innovation in K-12 public education.
Arielle Rittvo-Kinder invests in new K-12 public school models and educational organizations that serve underserved students. Her focus includes innovative charter schools, district schools, and other models designed to foster personalized learning and equitable outcomes.
Arielle Rittvo-Kinder works as a Partner at NewSchools Venture Fund, a non-profit venture philanthropy firm dedicated to transforming public education.
