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Chad Bridgeman
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I am an experienced Web Producer/Accessibility professional with a strong background in accessibility, content management, and digital operations. My specialities include building and managing responsive web pages, ensuring 508-compliant web experiences, and coordinating cross-functional teams. With over a decade of hands-on production and QA experience, I bring a detail-oriented approach to building, maintaining, and optimizing…
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Melanie Ali, Ph.D.
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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 and impact studies. These included studies of educator preparation and development programs, educator performance evaluation systems, postsecondary access strategies, and career…
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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…
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Richelle Davis
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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 of Education Statistics, Richelle’s team oversaw the collection of federal K-12 education data within the EDFacts…
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Anindita Sen, Ph.D.
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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—through rigorous data collection and thoughtful analysis. At the American Institutes for Research (AIR), I collaborated with federal agencies and partner organizations on the U.S. implementation…
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Samantha Burg, Ph.D.
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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 programs and coordinating cross-functional teams through all phases of test development, validation, administration, and analysis. Adept at translating sophisticated data into actionable insights and effectively communicating results…
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Linda Hamilton, M.A.
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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 and health datasets. Expertise in program coordination, statistical analysis, technical writing and editing, and dissemination planning. Experience working in state…
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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 assessments, and data analysis, she promotes processes and decision-making that lead to high-quality data. As a team leader she fosters professionalism, collaboration, and high-quality…
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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 early childhood education and care. My work centers on uncovering what works, for whom, and why, using rigorous…
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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 childhood to K-12, post-secondary, and adult outcomes, all across several equity dimensions. Her prior experience includes working with state and…
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