Education Insider proudly presents the Top 10 Directors of Assessment 2026, recognizing leaders who play a critical role in measuring learning outcomes and supporting continuous improvement across educational institutions. These professionals design assessment strategies, oversee data analysis, and ensure evaluation frameworks provide meaningful insights that inform instruction, curriculum development, and student support initiatives. Their work helps institutions make evidence-based decisions, strengthen academic effectiveness, and create learning environments that better support student achievement and long-term success.
Top 10 Directors of Assessment - 2026
Dr. Timothy O’Connor View Profile
Director of Assessment and Accreditation, Nova Southeastern University
Dr. Timothy O’Connor serves as director of assessment and accreditation and associate professor of nursing at Nova Southeastern University’s Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing. Working across healthcare and higher education has shaped his perspective on how institutions evaluate progress, understand results and make more informed decisions about future directions.
Brianne (Bri) Lauka View Profile
Director of Assessment, Towson University
Brianne (Bri) Lauka is a director of assessment at Towson University, where she supports institutional assessment and continuous improvement efforts across the university. Throughout her career, she has focused on helping institutions determine whether their efforts are producing the results they intended and what those results suggest for future decisions.
