Laura Maki

Laura Maki, EdD, serves as the Director of Assessment and Research and an Associate Professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato, since August 2017. Previously, Maki held the position of Associate Director of Educational Research and Assessment at St. Olaf College from January 2015 to June 2017, where responsibilities included managing data collection and reporting for assessments and collaborating with faculty on research and grant evaluations. Maki's extensive experience includes roles such as Research Associate at St. Olaf College, various graduate assistant positions at Minnesota State University, and editorial roles at Emerald Editorial Services and Redleaf Press. Maki holds a Doctor of Education degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and both an MA and BA in Communication Studies from the University of Minnesota.