KB joined the Institutional Effectiveness team in 2024, serving as the Director of Assessment. He coordinates university-wide assessment efforts and helps academic, administrative, and student support units to make informed decisions to enhance student learning and university services and operations. KB’s prior professional experience includes working within the functional areas of Assessment & Research, Academic Advising, and Residence Life at Iowa State University. He has also been an instructor, teaching classes at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. KB holds a B.S. in Business Administration, a M.S. in Student Affairs, and a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration. His hobbies include traveling, spending time with his family and dogs, and riding his motorcycles.

Zach joined Winthrop in 2011 as a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics. Since 2020 he has additionally worked in the Office of Institutional Research as an Educational Data Scientist, where he conducts ad hoc research analysis on a variety of topics of importance to the University. Recent topics have included creating a predictive model for recruitment, forecasting models to assist with strategic plan target setting, and conducting a pilot viability index study for departmental program health metrics. Zach holds a B.S. in Mathematics and Physics, an M.S. in Mathematics, and a Ph.D. in Mathematics, is a member of the Mathematical Association of America, and serves as the program director for Winthrop’s B.A. in Data Science degree program. His hobbies include piano, physical fitness, game design, data science consulting, and spending quality time with his wife and three children.

Maria, one of three Winthrop alums in the department, was hired as Director of Institutional Research in 2022. She is charged with setting the direction for the Office of IR in its mission to provide accurate institutional data and analysis to support the institution’s overall effectiveness. Maria’s prior experience includes working as a Research Specialist at Rock Hill School District as well as serving in a variety of roles at Winthrop, including Director of Decision Support, Academic Space & Scheduling Coordinator, and Assistant to the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences. Her teaching experience includes WRIT 101 Composition and ACAD 101 Principles of the Learning Academy. Maria holds a B.A. in English and a Master of Liberal Arts degree, is a member of the Association for Institutional Research (AIR), the Southern Association for Institutional Research (SAIR), and the South Carolina Association for Institutional Research (SCAIR) and serves as secretary of Winthrop’s chapter of Phi Kappa Phi academic honor society. Her hobbies include writing, collage, tennis, and yoga.

Kelly is a proud Winthrop alum and has worked in the Office of Institutional Research since 2009, with different titles and roles throughout those years. She serves as the institution’s IPEDS key holder, assists with state and other compliance reporting, develops data visualizations, maintains the department’s website, and manages institutional databases related to faculty credentials and assessment. Kelly holds a B.S. in Business Administration (Marketing option), is a member of the South Carolina Association of Institutional Researchers (SCAIR) and serves on Winthrop’s Staff Community and Campus Involvement Committee. Her hobbies include reading for enjoyment, outdoor activities with her husband and three children, and spoiling their first grandchild.

Nancy is a proud Winthrop alum and has worked for her alma mater since 1995. She began her career at Winthrop in the Vice President for Academic Affairs Office and moved to the Office of Institutional Research in 2009. She compiles recurring reports, responds to external publication surveys, fulfills ad hoc data requests, ensures data accuracy and integrity, and manages the Office of Institutional Research’s budget, personnel, and travel processes. Her current title is Budget, Personnel and Business Analyst. Nancy’s prior experience in higher education includes working in career services, housing and financial aid at Belmont Abbey College and York Technical College, respectively. Nancy holds a B.A. in Mass Communication and is a member of the South Carolina Association of Institutional Researchers (SCAIR). Nancy's hobbies include reading, spending time outdoors and enjoying time with her husband, Grant (also a Winthrop alum and retiree), and their rescue mix, Xena.