Emma Cohen's work centers on advancing the generation and use of high-quality data and evidence in education research and policy, with a focus on postsecondary education. Dr. Cohen led AIR’s support of the postsecondary longitudinal studies conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), offering expert content and technical ...
Corinne E. White brings nearly two decades of experience in high-stakes testing, workforce development, and human capital consulting. Her work spans assessment development and validation, item writing and review, training design, usability, and quality assurance—key components in building effective workforce credentialing systems.White leads a team of 25 test development professionals ...
Jenna Richard specializes in math education, educator development, and effective instructional strategies. With over a decade of experience, she supports educators and education leaders in implementing evidence-based practices and interventions within Multi-Tiered System of Supports, specially designed instruction, and data-based individualization (DBI). With more than 10 years of experience leveraging DBI, ...
AIR has supported the Rhode Island Department of Education in addressing gaps in math learning outcomes for students with disabilities in math since 2016. From 2016 until 2022, AIR was funded to lead the RI Intensive Math Project, with a goal to improve learning outcomes for students with specific learning ...
The Nevada Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation (OWINN) partnered with AIR to reexamine the occupational licensing requirements for the state with a focus on efforts to better serve dislocated workers, transitioning service members, and veterans.
Kellie Macdonald Mayer has experience in higher education research and policy, as well as the transition from high school to postsecondary education and the workforce. Her current work includes directing projects related to evaluating student outcomes in postsecondary competency-based education and examining the implementation and impact of dual enrollment and ...
AIR conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of U.S.-based reforms—ranging from body-worn cameras and training programs to hiring standards, Department of Justice oversight, and court rulings.
AIR’s mission is to generate and use rigorous evidence that contributes to a better, more equitable world. That ideal is the driving force that motivates our staff. Learn more about our vision, culture, and values.
