• Jared Coopersmith (PhD) is a statistician with 19 years of experience focusing on survey research, statistical sample designs and weighting, report writing, and evaluation design. His most recent role was Chief Statistician for the Ipsos KnowledgePanel, leading a team of statisticians to develop complex sampling and weighting designs to meet specific client needs. Outside of…


  • 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…