Taylor Alexander, MA

Taylor Alexander serves as the Senior Associate Director of Academic Affairs for the MS in Applied Data Science program. A graduate of the University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy, she applies a policy perspective to program administration, examining how regulations, standards, and institutional practices affect program design, quality, and access.

With more than a decade of experience in higher education, Taylor began her career in international comparative education and foreign credential evaluation, developing expertise in how academic standards, qualifications, and institutional practices vary across education systems. Her interest in data-informed approaches to education took shape during her graduate studies and now guides her work in program assessment and academic operations.

Beyond her program responsibilities, Taylor explores questions of responsible AI use and governance in higher education. She has presented on the topic at UPCEA conferences in Denver (2025) and New Orleans (2026).

Taylor also serves as the Resident Head for Woodward House at Max Palevsky Residential Commons, where she supports undergraduate students in a residential community.