The Opportunity Institute
Think TanksCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
The Opportunity Institute is a nonprofit think tank focused on promoting social mobility and equity by improving outcomes from early childhood through early career. Its work centers on education and related social policies, aiming to open opportunities and build stronger ladders to success by advancing pragmatic, evidence-based solutions that address inequality. The organization brings together leaders across early childhood development, Pre-K through 12 education, juvenile and criminal justice, and higher education to collaborate across policy sectors for broader impact, with a national reach and a particular emphasis on California. Based in Berkeley, California, the institute operates with a small team and pursues projects such as Partners for Each and Every Child, Renewing Communities, Just Equations, and Whole Child Equity. A notable recent development includes the appointment of Natasha O’Dell Archer as Vice President for Strategy and Development in late 2017, reflecting organizational growth and leadership planning.