J. Oliver Schak

J. Oliver Schak is a seasoned expert in policy analysis and education research, currently serving as a Senior Research and Evaluation Specialist at the County of Santa Clara's Behavioral Health Services Department since October 2023. In addition, Schak owns Schak Consulting LLC, providing social science research and policy consulting services focused on higher education. Prior roles include Research Director at The Institute of College Access and Success, Assistant Director of Higher Education Research and Data Analytics and Senior Policy and Research Associate at The Education Trust, and Education Research Analyst at the U.S. Department of Education. With a Master's degree in Public Policy from the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Carleton College, Schak has a robust background in analyzing educational policies and promoting equity among underrepresented student populations.