Megan grew up in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and moved to Washington in 2014 after completing her Master’s and PhD in Public Affairs at the University of Missouri. After managing research projects for the Division of Child Support for over five years, Megan...
Ashley Pierson, PhD, is a senior researcher at AIR with over 15 years of experience conducting applied research and directing projects. Dr. Pierson has experience leading experimental and quasi-experimental studies, including applied research projects in...
Christopher Salem Ozuna, PhD, is a researcher for the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office, where he supports the nation’s largest higher education system by leveraging large-scale data to inform policy, improve student outcomes, and expand...
Matthew (Matt) Linick, Ph.D., Senior Fellow for NORC at the University of Chicago, works with schools, districts, and state education agencies as they navigate change and implement practices and structures. Through research, evaluation, coaching, and...
As Director of Data Visualization & Analytics at Central Piedmont Community College, Nataya focuses on transforming data into clear insights that inform equitable action. She leads executive-level analytics and evaluation projects, strengthens data...
SDP Organization: New York State Education Department
Current Organization: Teach for America
Jennifer Koester is an experienced data professional currently serving as the Director of Enterprise Data at the Delaware Department of Technology and Information since March 2020. As an SDP Fellow in Cohort 10 with the Delaware Department of Technology...
Tobie is from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a son of a pastor and a professor, and someone who since high school was questioning what equity in education actually looked like. After college, he worked directly with students, teachers, and administrators for...
SDP Organization: Tulsa Public Schools
Current Organization: Founder - K12 Data Partners
Nasaa works as Executive Director of Human Resources Operations where he manages benefits, compensation, position allotments and HR technology. He is especially passionate about tools and process improvements that free school staff up to focus on the work...