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10 institutional research experts
These ten professionals have directed institutional research work in their own roles at colleges and universities. A reader can learn from them how institutional research offices handle internal and external reporting, surveys and data analysis for campus decision-making.
Professionals to explore
01—10Alexandra Riley
LinkedInExperience: Director of Institutional Research · Marquette University
Director of Institutional Research at Marquette University since August 2007. The profile says Alexandra directs a group of research analysts in the Office of Institutional Research and Analysis at Marquette University. Former Healthcare Statistician at Assurant (2006–2007) and Mathematical Statistician at National Agricultural Statistics Service (2003–2006).
Colin Hilton-MacFarlane
LinkedInExperience: Assistant Vice President of Institutional Research and Effectiveness · Stetson University
Assistant Vice President of Institutional Research and Effectiveness at Stetson University since September 2023, where the profile describes leading the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness and directly supervising multiple professional staff members, including the Office of the Registrar. Former Executive Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness at Stetson University (2021–2023).
James Sanders
LinkedInExperience: Director of Institutional Research · Spelman College
Director of Institutional Research at Spelman College since November 2018, where the profile describes a focus on data collection, analysis and reporting in support of strategic planning and data-informed decision-making, and coordinating the operational planning and assessment process for administrative units. Former Research Data Manager at Spelman College (2016–2018).
Jessie Eckardt
LinkedInExperience: Director of Institutional Research · Academy of Art University
Director of Institutional Research at Academy of Art University since November 2013, where the profile describes supervising Office of Institutional Research staff, managing office operations, and overseeing external reporting, internal reporting and analysis, and survey administration. Former Assistant Director of Institutional Research there (2011–2013) and Senior Research Analyst at California State University, Office of the Chancellor (2007–2011).
Katlyn Bagley-Sepsey
LinkedInExperience: Director of Institutional Research, Reporting, and Data Stewardship · Furman University
Director of Institutional Research, Reporting, and Data Stewardship at Furman University since February 2025, where the profile describes a focus on institutional data strategy, governance and compliance, including aligning data systems with decision-making needs. Former Associate Director of Institutional Research and Reporting at Furman University (2022–2025).
Kirstin Krug
LinkedInExperience: Director of Institutional Research, Reporting and Analytics · Tulsa Community College
Director of Institutional Research, Reporting and Analytics at Tulsa Community College since March 2022, where the profile describes leading a multidisciplinary team responsible for research, analytics and enterprise reporting. Former Senior Institutional Research Analyst at Southern Nazarene University (2020–2022).
Lisa M. Plummer, Ed.D.
LinkedInExperience: Director of Institutional Research and Analysis · DeSales University
Director of Institutional Research and Analysis at DeSales University since 2016 and former Director of Institutional Research at Cabrini University (2008–2016). The profile describes the main role of an institutional research director as gathering, analyzing and disseminating data. Former Associate Dean of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness at Lehigh Carbon Community College (2002–2008).
Rita Sedani Pesartic, EdD
LinkedInExperience: Director of Institutional Research · West Coast University
Director of Institutional Research at West Coast University since September 2023, where the profile describes overseeing institutional research for all campuses and programs, managing reporting for university and program surveys, and developing criteria and use cases for reporting dashboards that support student outcomes. Former Dean Program Director, Online Academics at West Coast University (2020–2023).
Tejshree Trivedi
LinkedInExperience: Director of Institutional Research · University of La Verne
Director of Institutional Research at University of La Verne since November 2024, where the profile describes conducting data analysis and forecasts, maintaining research databases and developing models to support decision making, enrollment management and accreditation. Former Business Intelligence Data Analyst at California State University-San Bernardino (2017–2024).
Trey Buchanan
LinkedInExperience: Director of Institutional Research & Effectiveness · Concordia University Texas
Former Director of Institutional Research & Effectiveness at Concordia University Texas (2016–2021), where the profile describes oversight of all external and internal institutional data analysis and reporting and survey deployment and analysis. Director Of Institutional Research & Effectiveness at Texas Lutheran University since September 2021 and former Director Of Institutional Research at Southwestern University (2014–2016).
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's institution type to yours, since institutional research at a small private college, a multi-campus university and a community college runs on different reporting demands and staff sizes. Also decide whether your question is about compliance reporting, analytics and forecasting, or data governance, and pick someone whose roles focused on that area.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you organize an institutional research office so required reporting does not crowd out analysis for leadership?
- 02How do you build data definitions and governance that campus offices will actually follow?
- 03What analyses have been most useful to leaders making enrollment and planning decisions?
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