Summary
Stephen Childs is a data-driven higher education researcher and analytics leader focused on Canada’s post-secondary sector, translating 13 years of economic training into insights that improve student and institutional outcomes. He is the Conference Chair for CIRPA-ACPRI and a Senior Statistician and Systems Analyst at Humber Polytechnic, guiding data-informed decision-making and system transformations. Previously, he led business transformation, data and reporting for York University’s Student Systems Renewal Program, and served as Senior Institutional Analyst for Surveys and Special Projects, sharpening measurement and survey capabilities. His career also spans roles at the University of Calgary, Education Policy Research Initiative, and Mohawk College, building a track record in institutional analytics, policy evaluation, and research program management. He holds an MA in Business/Managerial Economics from Wilfrid Laurier and a BA in Economics from Lakehead, and is based in Old Toronto, Ontario, ready to turn complex data into practical strategic outcomes.
14 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Arts (M.A.), Business/Managerial Economics, Master of Arts (M.A.), Business/Managerial Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University
Honours Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics, Honours Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics at Lakehead University
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