Monique Ositelu, Ph.D.
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Sarafina Robinson
Dr. Ositelu's workshop was dynamic! I enjoyed how pragmatic and interactive it was from beginning to end. I will use a lot of the insights shared in my work as a program evaluator for pilot community-based initiatives. I highly recommend it to others who are thinking about attending.
Sarafina Robinson
Dr. Ositelu's workshop was dynamic! I enjoyed how pragmatic and interactive it was from beginning to end. I will use a lot of the insights shared in my work as a program evaluator for pilot community-based initiatives. I highly recommend it to others who are thinking about attending.
Sarafina Robinson
Dr. Ositelu's workshop was dynamic! I enjoyed how pragmatic and interactive it was from beginning to end. I will use a lot of the insights shared in my work as a program evaluator for pilot community-based initiatives. I highly recommend it to others who are thinking about attending.
Sarafina Robinson
Dr. Ositelu's workshop was dynamic! I enjoyed how pragmatic and interactive it was from beginning to end. I will use a lot of the insights shared in my work as a program evaluator for pilot community-based initiatives. I highly recommend it to others who are thinking about attending.
Credentials
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Higher Education Boot Camp on the Federal Budget Process
Postsecondary National Policy Institute (PNPI)Dec, 2020- Oct, 2024
Experience
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DEUCE Inc.
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder & CEO
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Sep 2022 - Present
🚀Fintech startup that streamlines digital payments for creators. We are currently in pre-seed raising. 🚀Fintech startup that streamlines digital payments for creators. We are currently in pre-seed raising.
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Advisory Board Committee Member
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Mar 2023 - Present
Provide support to Education Equity Solutions and GENZ Consulting's study of non-degree credentials on the economic mobility for graduates of color in the U.S. I contribute my expertise on the equity implications for Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs, knowledge on pending federal and state financing policies to further fund CTE programs, and ensure the project infuses diversity, equity, and inclusion into their research and evaluation practices. Provide support to Education Equity Solutions and GENZ Consulting's study of non-degree credentials on the economic mobility for graduates of color in the U.S. I contribute my expertise on the equity implications for Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs, knowledge on pending federal and state financing policies to further fund CTE programs, and ensure the project infuses diversity, equity, and inclusion into their research and evaluation practices.
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Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University
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United States
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Faculty Instructor for Harvard’s Strategic Data Project
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May 2022 - Present
Housed within Harvard’s Graduate School of Education, I facilitate highly engaging, interactive seminar courses for SDP's Postsecondary Fellows (consist of future data strategist in the field of education). I consult with SDP staff to identify emerging topics of interest within higher education, develop original curriculum, facilitate and lead seminars, and curate course materials that guide learning (e.g. conceptual frameworks, course workbooks, templates/handouts, etc.) on the following topics: •Effectively communicating data (via data story), •Embedding accountability metrics into institutional strategy to promote high-quality learning and •Conducting inclusive research and evaluation from a DEI lens Show less
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Itàn
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Masterclass Instructor
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Jun 2021 - Present
Under the umbrella of Itàn's Data Storytelling Masterclass, we teach data leaders (such as data professionals, grant writers, entrepreneurs and directors) the art of data storytelling. We offer a suite of exemplar Online Masterclasses, Online/ In-Person Coaching Programs and Downloadable Templates.
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Founder & CEO
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Jan 2020 - Present
Itàn is an innovative data-consulting firm that uses data analytics to enhance non-profits' and educational institutions' targeted outcomes by curating meaningful and actionable strategies.
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Data Strategist
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Jan 2020 - Present
Having an expert data analyst conduct your next program evaluation, company survey, identify effects of an intervention, or predict future outcomes of your institution/organization, is a great way to leverage your data (whether large or small), into useful strategic insights to curate actionable solutions. As a data consultant for your next evaluation, I implement a client-focused approach and partnership, customized to meet your data needs to improve your outcomes in real-time with real-time solutions.Having been a multidisciplinary quantitative researcher for over 10 years across various fields within the social sciences -- psychology, education, public administration, management, and public policy -- I use the highest research standards to evaluate data and develop promising solutions to countless:☑️ Community non-profit organizations, ☑️ Federal and state policy makers, ☑️ Educational institutions,☑️ Small businesses, and ☑️ Corporate companies.I am at home evaluating data across various fields and disciplines, applying data science techniques and rigorous analytical strategies to help you leverage your data, ultimately lowering your costs and improving your outcomes.Analyses can vary in length of project from a few days, to a few months, to an annual or bi-annual evaluation or longer analyses of multiple years of continuous evaluation.Bringing in an external skilled data analyst to support your organization is a great way to provide unbiased insight into the intricacies of your company/institution and receive actionable solutions you can immediately apply for positive results. Show less
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Keynote Speaker
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Jun 2020 - Present
Having 15 plus years of public speaking experience, I've spoken to both domestic and international audiences in front of hundreds of: ☑️ Academics and researchers ☑️ Federal and state policy makers ☑️ Practitioners ☑️ Political appointees of the Trump administration☑️Federal congressional staffers☑️ Professional and business groups ☑️ Local communities☑️ Schools (K-12 and colleges/universities)I have led countless webinars, workshops, and been interviewed on podcasts, radio, and referenced in mainstream news outlets. Such outlets that have featured my research include but not limited to: ☑️ Forbes ☑️ NPR☑️ Bloomberg Government News☑️ ESPN's The Undefeated☑️ Washington Examiner☑️ HBCU Digest☑️ Speaking Your Brand☑️Diverse Issues in Higher Education☑️ Inside Higher Ed February 2020 I was an invited lecturer to give a 90 minute talk at Georgetown University's prestigious Lecture Series. And in June 2020, I was an invited researcher to give a 20 minute presentation at the University of Granada in Granada, Spain -- as well as have my research highlighted at a virtual N4A conference for NCAA stakeholders (Division I, Division II, and Division III Athletic directors & administration, Academic support staff, Coaches, etc).I speak regularly on the following topics:☑️ Research on collegiate athletics at the intersection of education and race☑️ Equity & inclusion within colleges and universities☑️ Strategies on presenting data & data management best practices☑️ Postsecondary credentialing for justice-involved adults☑️ Empowerment talks for entrepreneurs, millennials, and women (especially women of color) in businessAnd I offer the following types of talks to audiences of 5 to 700:☑️ Guest speaker for organization meetings☑️ Conference breakout sessions☑️ Research conference plenary speaking☑️ Keynote speaking☑️ Webinars☑️ Workshops☑️ Lecture series highlighting content expertise☑️ Panels☑️ Podcast, radio, print media, or television Show less
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Workshop Facilitator
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Feb 2020 - Present
As a highly engaging workshop facilitator, with almost 8 years of experience, I work with our partners to create customized professional development workshops to improve the data management skills of your staff. The content from the professional development workshops allow participants to actively engage with both me and their colleagues to quickly embed their learning into practice! Using your organization's data, for selected staff, I facilitate a full-day workshop to address the 3 critical best practices to successfully manage your organization's data:1⃣ Basics on how to continuously manage and clean data2⃣ How to evaluate basic metrics & effective processes/programs/ or interventions3⃣ How to tell a story with your findingsWho are our professional development workshops ideal for:⚫️ Staff working with data who have beginning to intermediate levels of data management and analysis skills⚫️ Companies/ institutions with existing data⚫️ Companies/institutions that want to improve their in-house capacity of managing and monitoring outcomes⚫️ Companies/institutions ready to get better results from improving the data skills of their personnelWe also provide professional development workshops as a part of our Professional Development Workshop Series for a national audience on the following topics:⚫️ How to Tell a Compelling Story with Your Data*I also work together with organizations that have a specific workshop topic that involves data management best practices. (Example below:)⚫️ Data Analysis in Excel 101: The Basic Skills You Want to Know to Analyze Your DataConnect with me today to learn more about how these workshops have transitioned to virtual engagement: info@ddcands.com Show less
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Education
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2015 - 2018
Florida State University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Public Policy/Higher Education -
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Coursera - Stanford University
Certification, Machine Learning -
2013 - 2015
The University of Texas at El Paso
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Public Policy and Management -
2007 - 2011
Furman University
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
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