Debbie Herget

Background

About Debbie Herget

For over 25 years, I've led large-scale, multimode data collection studies that answer a central question: What makes students succeed?As the Center Director for RTI International's Center for Education Data Integration, I oversee a staff of about 45 individuals conducting research that impacts learners of all ages. My team designs and executes rigorous longitudinal, cross-sectional, and international comparison studies, providing evidence-based insights into academic outcomes and health behaviors. My personal research interests are studies of school-aged youth with a focus on international comparison studies, longitudinal studies, and studies of adolescent health behaviors. My expertise: • Large-Scale Research & Multi-Mode Study Design and Data Collection• Survey Methodology & Instrument Development• Cross-Functional Team Leadership• Project Management• Business DevelopmentBy gathering comprehensive information from students and their support networks, we create a complete picture of the student experience—enabling data-driven answers to questions that shape educational policy and improve student outcomes.