Alex Ahlstrom

As the associate director of data products, Alex leads data systems, data integrations and digital analytics. He believes that better data provides better and more equitable outcomes. His time studying development economics at American University and living in Madagascar helped him understand that education is an unrivaled force for good and unparalleled in its ability to expand opportunity. Alex builds products that are force multipliers for the institutions he works with, allowing educators to make better decisions and focus on what matters most — delivering for students. His approach to data features three guiding principles that set him apart: equity, innovation and creativity.