Director, Strategic Research and Assessment
Council of Independent Colleges
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Ellen has lead offices of institutional research for over two decades, elevating their profile, and influencing the decisions of institutional decision makers. She helps executive leaders use data for decisions that have lead to greater student success, most recently influencing programming for first generation students to raise their retention rate. She now works for a national non-profit to bring that thinking to a wider group of institutions. Ellen is a past President of AIR and a frequent presenter at AIR and other conferences.
The IR/IE Influencer: Guiding Leadership by Leveraging Benchmarking Tools
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM East Coast USA Time