Becky Klein-Collins

Becky Klein-Collins has extensive experience in the field of research and policy development in higher education. Becky is currently the Vice President of Research and Impact at CAEL, a position they have held since 2020. Prior to this, they worked at CAEL in various roles including Associate Vice President of Research and Policy Development from 2014 to 2019, Senior Director of Research in 2013, and Director of Research from 2007 to 2013. In addition, Becky served as the Contributing PLA Editor for the Journal of Continuing Higher Education from 2014 to 2017. Before joining CAEL, they worked as an Independent Consultant for various non-profit organizations from 2002 to 2007.

Becky Klein-Collins has a Master's degree in Public Policy from the University of Chicago. Prior to that, they completed their MA in Germanic studies at Indiana University Bloomington. Becky'sundergraduate degree is a BA in History and German from Grinnell College. In addition to their academic accomplishments, they have obtained certifications in Human Subjects Research from the CITI Program, including a refresher in Social-Behavioral-Educational Research obtained in September 2022, and an IRB (Institutional Review Board) focused certification obtained in March 2019.