Elmer Yglesias
A data scientist and Chief Data Officer at the intersection of AI, higher education, and western thought.
About
Hi, I’m Elmer Yglesias, Chief Data Officer at St. John’s College, where I lead data strategy, governance, and institutional analytics. I’ve built systems that turn information into insight across enrollment, planning, and student success. I’m also enrolled in Carnegie Mellon’s Chief Data & AI Officer program, studying how AI is reshaping leadership and decision-making.Here you’ll find brief reflections on data, higher education, and history, examining how technology’s frontiers engage with the ideas and traditions of Western thought.
Recent Posts
Strategic Projects
Data Lake and Analytics Infrastructure: Leading development of a unified data lake connecting CRM, SIS, ERP, financial aid, and advancement systems. Enables forecasting, accreditation reporting, and institution-wide decision intelligence through integrated data.
AI Foundations and Staff Training: Building organizational readiness for AI through infrastructure planning and faculty/staff workshops. Focused on generative tools, prompt design, and responsible governance in academic and administrative contexts.
Advanced Models and Decision Support: Evaluating large language models alongside traditional analytics. Applying summarization and pattern detection to extend institutional insight and augment strategic planning.
Resume Highlights
Chief Data Officer at St. John’s College. Leading enterprise data strategy and AI readiness.
Former Director of Data Analytics & Strategic Enrollment at American University. Led research and BI to improve outcomes.
15+ years in higher-ed data leadership. Specialized in governance and integrated systems.
NSF-sponsored REACH Research Analytics Mentor Program, 2025–26. Mentor to peers nationwide in research analytics and AI.
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