Director and Chief Data Officer
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, United States
Natalie Cartwright is the Chief Data Officer at the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), where she leads the Advanced Data Analytics Shared Service team. In this role, she collaborates with university staff and faculty to ensure the collection of accurate, timely data that drives actionable research and informed decision-making. Her work has significantly advanced data-driven strategies across the PASSHE system.
With 20 years of experience in higher education and institutional research, Natalie specializes in accreditation, enrollment management, strategic planning, data visualization, and data democratization. She is passionate about leveraging data analytics to enhance educational experiences.
A first-generation college student, Natalie is currently pursuing a doctorate in education at The Pennsylvania State University. She holds a B.A. in Psychology and Anthropology from Muhlenberg College and an M.Ed. in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.
Measuring Postsecondary Value: Lessons from the Value Data Collaborative
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