Robin Clausen

Robin Clausen, PhD, serves as the Montana SLDS Program Manager and Research Analyst at the Montana Office of Public Instruction, where responsibilities include managing the Montana Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS), leading research initiatives, and implementing data migration projects. Clausen has evaluated the Montana Early Warning System's effectiveness in predicting graduation rates and has extensive experience in research and data management, having previously held positions at Montana State University and Penn State University. Clausen's academic credentials include a PhD in Comparative and International Education from Penn State University, alongside two master’s and bachelor’s degrees from the University of Colorado Boulder. Notable accomplishments include receiving the 2019 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Performance and co-authoring numerous evaluation reports and research articles.