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Dr. Annie Cole, EdD
Founder, Lead Researcher
I’m Dr. Annie Cole, EdD, a former startup Vice President of Research with 12 years experience in data analytics and reporting, market/product/consumer research, UX, strategic planning, business analytics, surveys, focus groups, and more.
Areas of Expertise:
Data Analytics: Marketing analytics (web, traffic, social), KPIs & data dashboards (Tableau, Looker Studio, PowerBI), SPSS statistics, qualitative thematic analysis
Product and User Research: UX, user testing, focus groups, in-depth interviews, surveys, diary studies, product research & testing
Market Research: Competitor and gap analysis, SWOT analysis, market size & trends, literature review
Customer Segmentation: user persona development, journey mapping, A/B message testing
Academic Research and Grant-Funded Studies: Mixed method research, case studies, randomized control trials (RCT), What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) Standards, academic research, federal grant management & reporting
12
Years of Experience
Education & Training
B.S. Psychology, Oregon State University
MA Higher Education, University of Portland
EdD Educational Neuroscience, University of Portland
Previous Projects
A NIH-funded study examining neuropsychological predictors of adaptation after trauma.
A five-year randomized control trial (RCT), funded by the U.S. Department of Ed, to study individualized math instruction.
Developed an organization-wide multi-year research & evaluation plan; produced the org’s first Annual Report.
Media and Publications
Currents in Teaching and Learning
Understanding blended learning: Envisioning culturally inclusive online spaces
Journal of College Orientation, Transition, and Retention
High school graduates’ perceptions of factors that will impact their college academic success.
Journal of Practitioner Research
Encouraging practitioner research engagement: Overcoming barriers