Higher Education Data Consulting
I help colleges, universities, and schools build reliable data systems, modernize reporting processes, and develop the data capacity their teams need to make informed decisions with confidence.
My consulting work draws from experience as a Director of Data Management and Lead Data Warehouse Developer at research universities, combined with graduate-level training in learning, leadership, and organizational development. I work with institutions navigating complexity, building toward sustainability, or trying to get more value from their existing data infrastructure.
How I Can Help
Data Infrastructure Assessment
I evaluate your current data systems, identify gaps in reporting pipelines, and develop a practical roadmap for improvement. This includes reviewing data sources, workflows, tooling, and documentation to understand what is working, what is fragile, and what is missing.
Assessment Strategy RoadmappingReporting Modernization
I design and build Power BI dashboards, SQL reporting pipelines, and automated workflows that replace manual processes and reduce institutional reliance on one-time exports and spreadsheet-based reporting. I focus on solutions that are maintainable, documented, and built for the people who will use them.
Power BI SQL AutomationInstitutional Research Support
I assist institutional research offices with IPEDS reporting, enrollment analysis, accreditation data preparation, and analytics infrastructure. Whether you need targeted support during a transition or structured help building long-term reporting capacity, I can step in with experience and context.
IPEDS Enrollment AccreditationETL Development & Pipeline Design
I build and optimize data pipelines that connect student information systems, financial systems, HR systems, and reporting platforms. My ETL work prioritizes reliability, transparency, and sustainability so your team is not dependent on a process no one understands.
ETL Data Pipelines IntegrationData Governance & Documentation
I develop data dictionaries, governance frameworks, and documentation practices that improve data quality, reduce confusion, and build institutional trust in reported information. Good governance is not just policy — it is shared understanding.
Governance Documentation Data QualityData Literacy & Staff Development
I design training programs and workshops to help staff interpret, use, and communicate with data more confidently. Building data literacy within your institution reduces dependency on technical specialists and creates a more engaged, data-informed organizational culture.
Training Data Literacy Capacity BuildingWhat to Expect
Consulting engagements are straightforward and collaborative from the first conversation.
Reach Out
Send me a brief email describing what your institution is working on. No formal brief required — a few sentences is enough to get started.
Discovery Call
We'll have a 30–60 minute conversation to understand your needs, clarify scope, and determine whether this is a good fit. No cost or commitment required.
Scoped Engagement
We agree on deliverables, timeline, and terms. Work begins with clear expectations on both sides and regular check-ins throughout.
Packages & Pricing
All engagements begin with a discovery call to ensure the work is well-scoped. Packages can be adjusted to fit your institution's needs and timeline.
Discovery & Assessment
Review of your current data systems, gap analysis, and a written roadmap for improvement. Delivered as a structured report with prioritized recommendations.
Reporting Modernization
Design and build of Power BI dashboards or SQL reporting pipelines that replace manual processes with maintainable, documented solutions.
Data Literacy Workshop
Half-day training session for institutional staff. Builds confidence in interpreting, using, and communicating with data effectively.
Data Literacy Workshop
Full-day training session for institutional staff. In-depth coverage of data interpretation, communication, and building a data-informed institutional culture.
Who I Work With
My consulting focus is higher education institutions, particularly those with IR offices, data management teams, or academic leadership evaluating how to improve their data infrastructure and reporting capabilities.
Universities & Colleges
Institutional research offices, data management units, and academic affairs teams at four-year institutions navigating reporting complexity or modernization needs.
Community Colleges
Smaller IR teams and data staff who need targeted support with IPEDS reporting, enrollment analytics, or building reporting infrastructure with limited resources.
Get in Touch
Interested in Working Together?
I am currently available for consulting engagements with colleges, universities, and schools. If you are working through a data or reporting challenge and want to explore whether I can help, I am happy to start with a conversation.
Reach out by email and tell me a little about what your institution is working on.
Contact Me