Dr. Erick Montenegro is the Founder and Executive Director of Insightful Conexión, a consulting firm that provides higher education and community organizations with the opportunity to use data for equitable improvement. In September, Erick started a new role as Vice President of Program Evaluation and Impact Measurement and Management at the Opportunity Finance Network. In 2017, Erick helped launch the national conversation on equity-minded assessment and is a leading voice in this movement. He also previously served on the board of directors for the Quality Assurance Commons for Higher and Postsecondary Education. His research interests include equity-minded and culturally responsive assessment and evaluation practices, equitable career pathways, and access to opportunity for underserved communities. Erick has delivered over 50 presentations on his research at national conferences and as an invited speaker, including keynote addresses and workshops. Erick is a three-time alumnus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, earning a dual B.S. in Marketing and Management along with an M.Ed. and a Ph.D. both in Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership.
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