Paige McKeown, Ph.D.

Paige McKeown joined EAB in 2022 from an on-campus career in higher ed, focusing on student readiness and transition, academic programs, and retention and graduation. As a Strategic Leader in Research at EAB specifically working with our Professional and Adult Education partners, she now leverages these experiences as she partners with PCO leaders at our partner institutions to implement best practices from EAB’s extensive library. Prior to her work in Research Partner Success, Paige was a Strategic Leader supporting partners utilizing EAB's student success CRM, Navigate360. Approaching higher ed challenges from a project management perspective, Paige is devoted to best utilizing data and best practice research to ensure our partners find value in their partnership and that students can get a return on their education.

Paige is originally from Roanoke, Virginia and attended Wake Forest University and the University of Pennsylvania. She completed her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Research at the University of South Carolina in Spring 2024. When not working on behalf of our partners, Paige enjoys reading, cooking, teaching group fitness, and spending time with her daughter, husband, and poodles. Paige also serves as the Education and Development Chair for the Junior League of Columbia, South Carolina, bringing educational and community service partnerships to women and children of the Midlands region.