Katie comes to us with more than 15 years of experience working as an Office
Manager in multiple dental offices in the area. Katie will be performing a variety
of responsibilities, sensitive and confidential administrative support for offices
and units that report to the Education Effectiveness area. Outside of work she spends
the weekend with her husband hiking, kayaking or exploring the Central Coast as they
love to be outdoors exploring. In a world full of roses, be a sunflower.
Melinda is a Cal Lutheran triple alum, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal
Studies with an emphasis in English (2003), a Master of Education with an emphasis
in Teaching (2008), and a Doctorate in Higher Educational Leadership (2019). Prior
to joining the Office of Educational Effectiveness and Institutional Research, she
worked in the Office of the Provost and the former Assessment Office. She currently
serves as one of five Academic Affairs Senators for Staff Senate. Her primary areas
of emphasis include program review, accreditation, survey research, Qualtrics training
and support, and course evaluations. In her free time, this mom of three loves to
read and enjoy the magic at Disneyland. She believes with a little faith, trust, and
pixie dust anything is possible!
Uma Maheshwari Kolluru is presently pursuing a Master's degree in Information Technology,
specializing in Data Analytics, at CLU. In her role as a student worker, Uma collaborates
closely with the EEIR team, enhancing her analytical abilities in the process. She
harbors a deep-seated enthusiasm for data analysis, finding pleasure in the exploration
and interpretation of datasets. Uma assists the EEIR team with survey research, utilizing
Qualtrics software, and working on Power BI projects. The unwavering support from
her family serves as a continual source of inspiration for her. Apart from her academic
and professional pursuits, Uma has a keen interest in cooking and delights in experimenting
with diverse cuisines. She also cherishes spending time with friends and seeking out
new culinary adventures.