The Education Trust
Jinann Bitar has diverse work experience in the field of higher education research and policy. Jinann is currently working as the Director of Higher Education Research and Data Analytics at The Education Trust, where they oversee research and analytical work and supervises a team of researchers and analysts. Prior to this, they worked as a Senior Policy Analyst at the Bipartisan Policy Center, focusing on federal financial aid and student success. Jinann has also served as a Research Consultant for the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund and as a Research Associate at the American Council on Education. Additionally, Jinann has experience as a Research Analyst at the Higher Education Research Institute and as a College Academic Mentor at the University of California, Los Angeles. Jinann has also held positions at the University of California, Davis, the University of Montana, Tantowel Inc, and the University of Montana.
Jinann Bitar began their education at Big Sky High School, where they obtained a diploma in the year 2004. Jinann then went on to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies at the University of Montana from 2005 to 2008. Wanting to further their education, they then enrolled at the University of Montana again, this time to earn a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) degree with a focus on Education Policy Analysis. Jinann completed this program from 2010 to 2012.
In 2014, Jinann Bitar joined UCLA to pursue a Master's degree in Education. Jinann completed this program in 2015. Following their master's degree, they returned to UCLA to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration, which they are currently undertaking.
Additionally, in June 2019, Jinann Bitar obtained a certification from the Postsecondary National Policy Institute (PNPI) called "PNPI's HEOA Boot Camp."
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The Education Trust promotes high academic achievement for all students at all levels—pre-kindergarten through college. Our goal is to close the gaps in opportunity and achievement that consign far too many young people—especially those from low-income families or who are Black, Latino, or American Indian—to lives on the margins of the American mainstream. Although many organizations speak up for the adults employed by schools and colleges, we speak up for students, especially those whose needs and potential are often overlooked. We evaluate every policy, every practice, and every dollar spent through a single lens: what is right for students. We work alongside educators, parents, students, policymakers, and civic and business leaders in communities across the country, providing practical assistance in their efforts to transform schools and colleges into institutions that serve all students well. We analyze local, state, and national data and use what we learn to help build broader understanding of achievement and opportunity gaps and the actions necessary to close them. We participate actively in national and state policy debates, bringing lessons learned from on-the-ground work and from unflinching data analyses to build the case for policies that will help all students and schools reach high levels of achievement. Our Core Beliefs: We believe in the power of education to close the gaps that separate low-income students and students of color from other young Americans. We believe that schools and colleges, appropriately organized, can help virtually all students master the knowledge they need to succeed. We believe long-standing gaps in opportunity, achievement, and attainment have roots inside and outside of schools. And though we know these gaps are stubborn, we also know they are not inevitable. We believe a strong education improves the lives of young people, is vital to sustaining our democracy, and strengthens America.