Jessica Howell

Jessica Howell is the Vice President of Research at The College Board, where she leads a team of approximately 30 researchers conducting rigorous quantitative research on various topics related to academic preparation, college access, affordability, admissions, and postsecondary and labor market outcomes.12

Educational Background

Jessica Howell has a strong academic foundation in economics:

• BBA in Economics from James Madison University (1994)
• MA in Economics from Miami University (1995)
• PhD in Economics from the University of Virginia (2003)15

Professional Experience

Early Career::

• Research Assistant at the Federal Reserve Board (1995-1997)
• Associate Professor of Economics at California State University, Sacramento (2003-2011)1

The College Board:: Jessica joined The College Board in 2011 and has held various roles, including:

• Executive Director of Policy Research
• Vice President of Research (current position)1

Research Focus

Her research primarily focuses on:

• Access and success throughout the educational pipeline for different socioeconomic and racial/ethnic groups
• Quantitative analysis of pressing education issues2

Jessica Howell's work involves conducting and overseeing research on topics such as:

• College outreach and its impact on high schoolers' college choices
• The importance of environmental information in college admissions
• Social and emotional learning measures as predictors of college success24

Her research papers are available on her personal Google Sites page.3