Ashley Pierson

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 early learning, K-12, and postsecondary settings. She is skilled at translating research into actionable findings for policymakers and practitioners and has led multiple research-practice partnerships. Previously, Pierson was a leader in applied research and evaluation at Education Northwest, an assistant policy analyst at the RAND Corporation, and a project coordinator at Innovations for Poverty Action. Pierson holds a Ph.D. in policy analysis from the RAND Graduate School.