Enrollment Management Association
Keith D. Wright, Ph.D. has a diverse work experience spanning several fields. Keith D. started their career at Bell Laboratories as a Member of Technical Staff in 1988. Keith D. then worked as a Software Design Engineer at Tellabs from 1992 to 1997, followed by the role of an Account Marketing Manager at Nortel Networks from 1997 to 1999. Later, they joined Cisco Systems as a Sales Engineering Manager from 1999 to 2002.
In 1999, Keith transitioned into academia and became an Associate Professor at DeVry University. Keith D. held various positions at DeVry including Associate Dean of the College of Engineering & Information Sciences and Chief Academician- Dean of Academic Affairs. During their time at DeVry, they focused on research and analysis to improve teaching and learning.
After leaving DeVry in 2014, Keith became a Visiting Professor at Georgia State University. Keith D. then joined ABET as a Program Evaluator, where they worked until 2014. In 2014, they also became the VP, Psychometrics at The Enrollment Management Association. In this role, Keith was responsible for a wide range of tasks including test score reporting, research projects, statistical analysis, and consultation on psychometric and test design issues.
Keith's work experience demonstrates their expertise in academia, psychometrics, research, and technical roles in the telecommunications industry.
Keith D. Wright, Ph.D. completed their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Research, Measurement & Statistics at Georgia State University from 2005 to 2011, achieving a GPA of 4.0. Keith D. also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Finance/Marketing from Loyola University Chicago, with a GPA of 3.7. Additionally, they earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Computer Science from the Illinois Institute of Technology, maintaining a GPA of 3.3. Keith obtained their Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Electronics Engineering Technology from DeVry Institute of Technology, Chicago(ABET-Accreditation), achieving a GPA of 3.6.
Enrollment Management Association
EMA was founded in 1957 as the Secondary School Admission Test Board (SSATB). Changing our name in 2016 was the catalyst of our brand evolution. As the Enrollment Management Association, our name rightfully emphasizes the importance of sustainable enrollment strategies. We are the leading resource dedicated to helping independent school leaders with their enrollment needs. Most know us for pioneering the gold-standard SSAT, administered to 50,000 potential students each year. We have since evolved beyond traditional testing services, offering timely data, insights, and digital solutions to help sustain the independent schools of the future. We've grown from admissions professionals to a vast network of experts and advocates—developing the industry-standard Character Skills Snapshot, leadership tools like Learning Pass, and first-rate recruitment resources like the Standard Application Online and Student Prospect List. Our vision is to champion transformational education journeys. Our tools and resources provide insights beyond academics so schools can empower students to seamlessly navigate their unique paths to success. Our mission is to provide unparalleled leadership and service in meeting the admission assessment and enrollment needs of schools, students, and families. Together, let's champion transformational education journeys!