Jessica Koehler

Jessica Koehler just recently joined NCEN in the Fall of 2024 excited to connect with and learn from evaluators across the state of North Carolina. Jessica has been conducting research and evaluation in the k-12 and higher education space since 2013 in roles at non-profit organizations, academic institutions, and private consulting to nonprofit and for-profit clients. Jessica uses a mixed-methods approach with developmental and principles-focused evaluation lenses. Her content areas include human development, positive youth development, character development, motivational psychology, and STEM education. Since 2019, Jessica has been at Wake Forest University in various assessment and evaluation roles. Her current work is leading the research and evaluation efforts within the Wake Forest University Program for Leadership and Character in the Professional Schools (Law, Medicine, Engineering). She has a PhD in Education.