Aida Ali Akreyi is a research and data strategy expert with over a decade of experience in federal data collection, institutional research, and education policy. Most recently, she served as Statistician and IPEDS Operations Lead at the U.S….Read More

Dr. Ali is a seasoned education evaluation and research leader. As a research analyst and branch chief for the National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, she designed and led large-scale mixed-methods implementation an…Read More

Meredith is an accomplished education research scientist, policy analyst, and behavioral psychologist. She has over 15 years of experience designing policy relevant studies using a range of methods, including large-scale nationally represent…Read More

Aubrey Brooke has over 20 years of experience designing and developing responsive web applications as a Senior UI/UX Product Designer, specializing in user-centered solutions that resonate with target audiences. Expertise includes leveraging…Read More

Experienced leader in large-scale assessment and psychometrics with over 25 years specializing in educational measurement, statistical analysis, and data-driven reporting. Recognized for managing complex national and international assessment…Read More

Experienced mathematical statistician with a wide range of research and analytic skills. In-depth experience with all aspects of survey research, including conceptual development, survey design management, and quantitative data analysis usin…Read More

Experienced in federal data reporting, data analysis and visualization, research design, and cross-agency collaboration to improve education data systems. Most recently, at NCES, Chen-Su served as the Survey Director for the Common Core of D…Read More

I’m an Education Researcher fueled by a passion for improving the lives of young children and their families through thoughtful, data-driven change. I believe that when research is done well—and shared wisely—it can elevate entire systems of…Read More

Experienced in team leadership, project management, oral and written presentation, recruitment and outreach, Elise brings passion and focus to her projects. Most recently, at NCES, Elise managed six simultaneous large, nationally representat…Read More

Dr. Clark has 15 years of experience designing and managing research projects in the federal government, academia, and the non-profit sector. She excels at manipulating and analyzing large, complex data sets, as well as translating complicat…Read More

With over 15 years of experience supporting U.S. Department of Education initiatives, Ms. Collins brings expertise in project management, process development, data collection, and reporting. She has led and collaborated on efforts to evaluat…Read More

As a proficient wrangler of both middle school students and administrative data, Richelle brings a wealth of education knowledge to bear on her work. As the former Branch Chief for the Elementary and Secondary Branch at the National Center o…Read More

Kristi is a sociologist with expertise in research design, data analysis, and stakeholder communications. At NCES, she led the Digest of Education Statistics, which is a core statistical reference that covers education topics from early chil…Read More

Kathleen Flanagan has led numerous evaluation and large-scale assessment projects. Innovative course modules that show educators how to take charge of classroom and school outcomes are available at chartingyourowncourse.com.Read More

Dr. Grim is an education statistics and psychometrics expert with extensive experience in test development, survey methodology, and quantitative analysis. Her strategic insights and advanced statistical modeling using SPSS, R, and specialize…Read More

Senior project leader with over 20 years of experience managing federal statistics projects and tasks in both federal and contract settings. Subject matter expertise in high school transcript study analysis and knowledge of various education…Read More

Bridge builder, coordinating multiple partner teams on driving scalable, evidence-based solutions. Manage complex projects, supervising teams and aligning protocols with regulatory and compliance standards. Translate data into actionable ins…Read More

Sociologist and social science researcher with extensive experience in quantitative methods, research design, data collection, and reporting. Véronique led the congressionally mandated Condition of Education Report at the National Center for…Read More

Lisa Kessler is an experienced Education Research Analyst with a strong track record in school recruitment for large-scale national studies. She excels at building relationships with states, districts and schools, navigating complex approval…Read More

Using strategic planning and data-driven decision-making to stimulate organizational dynamics and influence scales of effectiveness, Jerry Malitz helps clients successfully launch, analyze, and redesign programs and processes to support data…Read More

Experienced in project coordination, stakeholder collaboration, data reporting, technical writing and editing, and strategic planning. Lydia has over 10 years of experience leading large-scale international assessments and both qualitative a…Read More

Michael McGarrah is a social science researcher and policy strategist with 15 years of experience leading research and consulting projects across government, academia, think tanks, advocacy organizations, and nonprofit research institutes. H…Read More

Experienced in research design, project management, and evaluating school-based interventions in K-12 settings. Michelle has worked as an evaluator for multiple classroom intervention programs using qualitative and quantitative methods. Most…Read More

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 Scho…Read More

Since 2015, David Richards worked as a study director at the National Center for Education Statistics, in the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute for Education Sciences, with responsibility for large, nationally-representative pos…Read More

I specialize in education research studies by guiding diverse teams of programmers and analysts through the entire research lifecycle. My skills include designing and implementing complex data processing systems, programming custom solutions…Read More

Shannon Russell is a versatile education researcher, specializing in motivation and cognitive development in children and adolescents. With demonstrated success in client and project management, and expertise in survey methodology, cognitive…Read More

I’m a Researcher with over two decades of experience designing, implementing, and analyzing large-scale education assessments. My work focuses on uncovering meaningful patterns in student learning—across countries, cultures, and contexts—thr…Read More

Senior education data systems and data standards leader with 14+ years of experience directing cross-functional teams and multi-agency initiatives at federal and state levels. Expert in all phases of longitudinal data system development incl…Read More

Alisha Small is a Researcher who served as the study director of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Statistics at the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). In this role, Alisha promoted greater access to datasets from the NCES s…Read More

Tom Snyder served as Project Director for an AIR Equity Initiative grant on Promoting Equity Funding for Schools Facing Adverse Health Circumstances and Project Director for the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics, Analyti…Read More

Maura Spiegelman is a survey methodologist with more than 15 years of experience in social science research. She served as the Study Director for the National Teacher and Principal Survey (NTPS) for nearly 10 years, a system of interrelated …Read More

Tiffany Yanosky, MA has over a decade of experience as an educational and social researcher for nonprofits, universities, and governments. Her technical skills include psychometrics, survey design, statistical analysis, qualitative methods, …Read More