Winn Decker

Winn Decker, Ph.D., currently serves as the Senior Manager of State Initiatives at Common App, focusing on enhancing post-secondary access through educational technology solutions at the state level. Additionally, Winn is the Founder of W Decker Strategies, where comprehensive training sessions on workforce development and DEI principles are conducted. Previously, Winn held the position of Deputy Director for Higher Education at The Hunt Institute, leading workforce development initiatives informed by K-12 and higher education systems. Prior experience includes roles as Senior Policy Analyst at North Carolina State University, where policy and financial analyses were conducted to aid local workforce development strategies, and Research Assistant for the United States Senate Committee on The Budget, compiling research to support legislative efforts. Winn holds a Ph.D. in Public Administration and a Master’s in Higher Education Administration from North Carolina State University, as well as a Bachelor’s in Chemistry from Rhodes College.