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Molly O’Connor

Managing Director, Strategic Research

Molly O’Connor is a senior director with EAB, overseeing best practice research in the enrollment terrain. Upon joining the firm in 2013, she initially worked in the student affairs sector, leading research on experiential learning and career development, supporting first-generation college students, and addressing basic needs insecurity on campus. More recently, her work has focused on enrollment trends and student price sensitivity, enrollment marketing and communications, and recruiting diverse student populations.

Before joining the firm, Molly spent several years doing financial research, before shifting her focus to education. After moving abroad for a year to teach English in France (and satisfy her wanderlust) and pursuing her master’s in education, she worked with Education Pioneers, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving K-12 leadership and outcomes in the U.S.

Area of Expertise
Marketing and Enrollment
Specialties
Enrollment Strategy, Experiential Learning, Marketing and Recruiting, Student Retention and Success, Underrepresented Students

Upcoming Events

Roundtable

Leading Change in Academic Departments

Join EAB and fellow deans and department chairs as we dissect common hurdles to change in higher ed academic units, as well as proven frameworks to overcome them. This interactive session will also include common scenarios to react to and a chance to network and debrief with peers.