Bethany Miller is the director – learning and impact. Her responsibilities include overseeing a team focused on metrics, evaluations and internal learning practices that strengthen Ascendium’s strategy and operations. She joined the organization in 2020.
Previously, she served as a senior program officer on the education team at The Kresge Foundation and led evaluation and research at Helios Education Foundation. She has also held positions with MDRC and The American Council on Education. Outside of Ascendium, Bethany serves on the board of the Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness.
A first-generation college student, she earned a master’s degree in public affairs from Princeton University and a bachelor’s degree in history and Italian studies from Smith College.
Ascendium’s education philanthropy grant program operates within Ascendium Education Solutions, Inc., a member company of Ascendium Education Group, Inc. & Affiliates. Ascendium Education Group has helped millions of learners pursue postsecondary education since 1967, when it was formed to help fulfill the promise of the landmark Higher Education Act of 1965. Over the years, Ascendium has grown to become not only the nation's largest federal student loan guarantor, but also one of the most active postsecondary education philanthropies.
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