Dr. Kavemuii Murangi is a seasoned education leader with more than 20 years of experience managing large-scale assessment, data collection, professional development, and organizational effectiveness. At Westat, he directed the NAEP High School Transcript Study, co-led the NAEP Support and Service Center, and served as Training and Quality Assurance Director—overseeing stakeholder engagement and national data efforts in collection, analysis, reporting, and dissemination.

As HSTS Project Director, Dr. Murangi led recruitment, data collection, transcript coding and analysis, web-based reporting, and the development of technical documentation. As Co-Project Director of the NAEP Support and Service Center, he oversaw a national infrastructure designed to train and support NAEP coordinators in state and district agencies—guiding more than 80 coordinators through technical assistance, professional learning, and program oversight to ensure successful implementation of NAEP across the country. In his role as Training and Quality Assurance Manager, he spearheaded the development of learning management systems and professional development programs that strengthened assessment literacy and operational performance nationwide.

Dr. Murangi’s expertise includes risk mitigation, accountability, and interdisciplinary collaboration, with a proven ability to guide teams and manage complex projects with precision and purpose. His earlier roles at the Arizona Department of Education and Windhoek College of Education reflect a deep commitment to equity, reform, and data-informed decision-making.

At the Arizona Department of Education, Dr. Murangi served as an Education Program Specialist and Interim State Assessment Director, supporting key initiatives in standards development, performance benchmarking, and assessment administration—including scoring, reporting, and outreach. He also oversaw Arizona’s administration of NAEP, strengthening federal-state collaboration and large-scale logistics. He holds a Doctor of Education in Curriculum & Teaching from Columbia University and is certified to teach Social Studies and Political Science in Maryland.