Our Editorial Team
Meet the experienced journalists, educators, and policy experts who bring you trusted higher education news and analysis.
Dr. Mitchell brings 20 years of experience in higher education journalism and policy analysis. She holds a Ph.D. in Education Policy from Stanford University and previously served as Associate Dean at UC Berkeley. Her work has been featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed, and Education Week.
Credentials
- Ph.D. Education Policy, Stanford University
- Former Associate Dean, UC Berkeley
- 20+ years in education journalism
Areas of Expertise
Michael has covered higher education for over 15 years, with expertise in student affairs, campus safety, and technology in education. He holds an M.A. in Journalism from Columbia University and has won three national awards for investigative reporting on education issues.
Credentials
- M.A. Journalism, Columbia University
- 15+ years education reporting
- 3x National Award Winner
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Chen specializes in higher education finance, federal policy, and institutional research. She previously worked as a policy analyst for the Department of Education and holds a Ph.D. in Economics from MIT. Her research on student debt has been cited in congressional hearings.
Credentials
- Ph.D. Economics, MIT
- Former DOE Policy Analyst
- Congressional testimony on student debt
Areas of Expertise
Robert covers the intersection of technology and higher education, including online learning, educational software, and digital transformation initiatives. He has an M.S. in Educational Technology from NYU and previously worked as an instructional designer at several universities.
Credentials
- M.S. Educational Technology, NYU
- Former University Instructional Designer
- 10+ years covering EdTech
Areas of Expertise
Editorial Advisory Board
Dr. Maria Gonzalez
President Emeritus, State University System
40+ years in higher education leadership
Dr. James Wilson
Former Deputy Secretary of Education
Expert in federal education policy
Dr. Lisa Park
Dean of Students, Ivy League University
Student affairs and campus life specialist
Dr. David Kumar
Director, Education Research Institute
Higher education trends and analytics