Matthew Soldner is a distinguished federal government executive with a remarkable expertise in education evaluation and technical assistance. With an annual portfolio of $140 million in education engagements, he leads a team of professionals dedicated to enhancing early childhood and adulthood education. Soldner pursued his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Education (MEd) in College Student Counseling and Personnel Services at the reputable University of Maryland College Park, and completed his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology at Kansas State University. As Chief Evaluation Officer at the U.S. Department of Education, Soldner is responsible for monitoring and assessing numerous educational programs across America. Prior to this role, he held several key positions including Commissioner in the National Center for Education Evaluation at the U.S. Department of Education, Principal Researcher at American Institutes for Research, and Mathematical Statistician at the U.S. Department of Education. With his remarkable achievements in education evaluation, Soldner has become a role model for aspiring education professionals in America.