Kim Thanos
About Kim Thanos
Founder and CEO
Kim Thanos is the Founder and CEO of Lumen Learning. She has held this title since 2012 when she co-founded Lumen Learning with Dr. David Wiley. As the CEO, she oversees the strategic direction and operations of the company. Her leadership focuses on improving educational outcomes through the adoption of open educational resources.
Grant from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Kim Thanos received a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation aimed at facilitating the adoption of open educational resources (OER) among faculty. This initiative targets enhancing academic success for at-risk college students by providing access to affordable educational materials. The grant underscores her commitment to using OER to improve educational equity and outcomes.
Co-Founder of Lumen Learning
In 2012, Kim Thanos co-founded Lumen Learning with Dr. David Wiley. With financial support from a second grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and a new grant from the Shuttleworth Foundation, Lumen Learning was established to focus on the development and implementation of OER in higher education. The company aims to increase student success by providing accessible and high-quality educational resources.