About me
Dr. Monique Ositelu is the Founder and Data Strategist at Itàn, her data consulting firm where she turns complex numbers into empowering narratives for non-profits and educational institutions. Her mission? To champion equity and boost socioeconomic mobility through strategic data use. With a storyteller's heart and a strategist's mind, she turns data into captivating narratives that not only inform but also inspire.
In addition to being an entrepreneur, Dr. Monique is a former federal education policy advisor, keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and an emerging national advocate for equitable access to colleges and universities for marginalized students. At New America, Dr. Ositelu was a Sr. Policy Advisor for Data & Research, instrumental in resurrecting Pell Grants for incarcerated learners and advocating for underrepresented students in higher education. She’s been a beacon of insight on renowned platforms like Forbes, NPR, and The Chronicle of Higher Education, and a voice of authority in global forums hosted by OECD, the European Commission, and NAFSA: Association of International Educators.
Prior to joining New America, she was an Education Legislative Policy Analyst for the Florida Legislative's Research Unit, known as the Office of Program Policy Analysis & Government Accountability (OPPAGA).
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