Elmer Yglesias
Chief Data Officer
St. John's College
About
Hi, I’m Elmer. I serve as Chief Data Officer at the third-oldest college in the United States, where I lead data strategy, governance, and institutional analytics to make information more useful in advancing its unique mission.Throughout my career, I’ve designed systems and analyses that support smarter decisions across enrollment, planning, and student success. I enjoy mentoring students and colleagues, and I focus on making complex data understandable and actionable for a wide range of stakeholders.
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.
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