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Kelle Parsons

Principal Researcher, Postsecondary Education at American Institutes for Research

Kelle Parsons has a diverse range of work experience, primarily in the field of education and research. Kelle has been working at the American Institutes for Research since September 2015 as a Senior Researcher in Higher & Postsecondary Education. Before that, they worked at the National Governors Association from April 2014 to August 2015 as a Policy Analyst in the Education Division, Center for Best Practices.

Kelle also has experience in the academic sector. From September 2012 to June 2015, they served as a Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Prior to that, they were a Research Assistant at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy (National Poverty Center) from August 2012 to April 2014. Additionally, they held the role of College of Engineering Student Affairs Grad Intern from August 2011 to September 2012, and Training and Organizational Development Associate from May 2009 to July 2011, both at the University of Michigan.

In 2013, Kelle had an internship at the U.S. Department of Education in the Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development.

Kelle Parsons has a B.A. degree in Organizational Studies from the University of Michigan. Additionally, they hold a dual degree, MA/MPP, in Higher Education & Public Policy from the same institution. No specific start or end years are provided for either of these degrees.

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Timeline

  • Principal Researcher, Postsecondary Education

    April 1, 2024 - present

  • Senior Researcher, Higher & Postsecondary Education

    September, 2015