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Our Experts: Committed to Evidence and Equity

The expertise at the American Institutes for Research® is unrivaled in the industry and our staff is committed to ethical decision-making, collaboration, inclusion, and innovation.

 

Expert Spotlight

Dia Jackson

Dia Jackson supports states, school districts, and educators with multi-tiered systems of support and special education best practices. In her Q&A, she talks about how she uses evidence to help teachers understand student needs and why it's important to study education and equity in tandem.

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Our Leadership

Senior Leadership

AIR is led by a team of recognized experts in their fields. They are deeply committed to our mission and are driven to build and sustain a diverse and inclusive organization, where people can do their best work and have the biggest impact.

Board of Directors

The AIR Board of Directors includes internationally recognized leaders in the areas of behavioral science and academia, government, healthcare, and business. They collaborate with AIR leadership to guide our mission-focused work.

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AIR Scholar
Senior TA Consultant
Principal Data Scientist
Vice President, Education Systems and Policy
Grants Administrator, AIR Equity Initiative
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Senior Project Specialist
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Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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Chief of Staff and Assistant Secretary to the AIR Board of Directors
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Managing Director Kenya Office
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General Counsel, Secretary to the Board, and Ethics Officer
Principal Psychometrician / Statistician
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Senior TA Consultant
Principal Researcher
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Program Director, AIR Equity Initiative

Our Work

To meet society's most pressing challenges, we bring together expertise across a variety of fields, including education, economics, statistics, public health, child welfare, software design, international development, policy, mental health, and the workforce.