Higher Education Analytics
Overview
In this episode of the Data Bytes Podcast, we're joined by Yesenia Espinal, Associate Vice President for Data Analytics at Howard University. With her extensive background in data management and institutional research, Yesenia offers a unique perspective on the role of data analytics in higher education.
Exploring Data Analytics in Higher Education: Yesenia discusses her progression from the Director of Institutional Research to her current role, sharing how her past experiences shape her approach to data analytics in academia. She highlights the use of data analytics at Howard University to enhance student success and streamline processes, while also addressing the unique challenges and opportunities in the field.
Journey through Career Progression and Leadership: We delve into Yesenia's career journey and her insights on advancing from a Data Management Specialist to a senior role. She talks about her leadership style and strategies for building an effective data warehouse that caters to the needs of a university.
Life Lessons and Professional Advice: Reflecting on her career, Yesenia shares the valuable lessons learned and provides advice for individuals aspiring to make a positive impact in their professional field. She also touches on how she balances her passion for data analytics with her professional responsibilities.
About Yesenia
Yesenia Espinal, Associate Vice President of Data Analytics, was born in the Dominican Republic and is a native of Brooklyn, New York. Her previous stops include Director of Institutional Research at Howard, data manager of talent strategy with the New York City Department of Education and work as a senior institutional research analyst at St. Joseph's University, New York. Yesenia has a strong professional background in higher education. She is passionate about data and student success and often uses data analytics to improve business processes and inform decision making. She has extensive knowledge in managing the data collection and reporting needs of an institution and is well versed in serving its stakeholders. Yesenia looks forward to managing data and supporting the University by building a robust data warehouse and a reputation for being accurate, consistent, and reliable.
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