Team Spotlight: Kelsey Newman

Get to know the faces behind the data.

Meet Kelsey Newman, a Senior Software Engineer.

Kelsey, what brought you to CTA?

I spent my first 5 years in tech bouncing between banks and startups, and couldn’t find anything that felt worth it. I worked hard to get where I am today, and I want to use my skills to do something that’s going to make a positive impact on the world - not build more wealth for the wealthy. I signed up for the Tech Jobs for Good newsletter, applied for CTA as soon as I saw their post, and I’ve never been happier at any job.

In 5 words or less, what do you do at CTA?

Build workflows and move data.

What’s your proudest work accomplishment?

Just being here feels pretty incredible. I was working two jobs back in 2016 when I decided to quit, move back home, and do a coding bootcamp. It still shocks me to this day when I look back and realize how much my life has changed since then.

What’s something on your desk that inspires you?

I have a small, vaguely heart-shaped piece of quartz that my nephew handed me one day while we were walking around our family farm. It has made it through every move for 4 years, and is one of my favorite things on my very cluttered desk.

What’s your favorite ice cream flavor?

I’ve always said the best ice cream flavor would be Buttered Pecan without the pecans (I realize that's just butter ice cream, but does that not sound amazing??)

Any hidden talents?

I can be pretty handy around the house. I love finding and restoring old furniture.