Dr. Miriam Ellison
Director
Cognitive scientist studying memory and instruction.
People
Our people
The researchers, advisors, and fellows behind Ellwick’s work.
Leadership
Executive & research leadership
Dr. Colin Rafferty
Head of Research
Educational psychologist focused on motivation and self-regulation.
Dr. Sasha Beldan
Director, Assessment Studio
Measurement specialist working on formative assessment.
Dr. Nadia Oberg
Director, Professional Learning
Teacher-education researcher and coach.
Julian Hart
Director of Operations
Program operations and partnerships in education nonprofits.
Dr. Aroha Whitfield
Director, Learning Technology
Researcher on adaptive learning and AI in education.
Advisory board
Independent advisors
Our advisory board offers independent guidance on methods, ethics, and public value.
Prof. Daniel Marsh
Cognitive science of learning
Dr. Ines Bracco
Assessment and psychometrics
Dr. Kofi Adjei
Equity and educational policy
Prof. Helena Vaughn
Teacher professional development
Dr. Sven Aalto
Educational technology
Fellows & staff
Ellwick hosts researchers, teachers, and program designers as fellows and visiting practitioners each year.