Claire E. Jacobson

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About Claire E. Jacobson

I've worked with 65+ campuses and state systems to increase opportunities for underserved students to graduate with a high-quality education that prepares them for success in work and life. Through a career in higher education that has spanned positions as a consultant, researcher, EdTech executive, and university administrator, I bring exposure to the many dimensions of the higher education landscape to solving today’s biggest challenges in higher education. Always happy to chat with like-minded individuals at the intersection of innovation, strategy and research in higher education at mission-centered organizations. STRATEGY & INNOVATION CHAMPION with extensive experience leading national initiatives at the campus- and state-level to help institutions scale student-ready strategies. EXECUTIVE with experience leading strategy, operations, business development, and product management at consulting and EdTech startup. Responsible for 85% increase in expanded revenue; closed 33% of demos with Account Renewal Rate of 78%; and launched 3 new product lines. STUDENT SUCCESS CHAMPION focused on research-based strategies to close equity gaps to ensure more underrepresented minority, and first-generation students graduate with a high-quality education; with particular attention on bridging university curriculum and the workforce. PhD, Education Policy and Leadership.