Award Recipient

Ryan Johnson
Biography:
Ryan Johnson is a seasoned data analytics leader with over a decade of experience transforming organizational performance through strategic data solutions. As Senior Director of Institutional Research and Assessment at Middlesex Community College in Massachusetts, Ryan has reengineered data delivery strategies to align with institutional priorities and streamlined processes to proactively meet stakeholder needs.
Known for his ability to build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups, Ryan has successfully led the development of organization-wide key performance indicators that drive measurable improvements in operational efficiency. His analytical approach combines technical expertise in SQL, Tableau, Python, and SAS with a strategic mindset that bridges the gap between data insights and organizational impact.
Ryan holds a Master of Arts in Psychology from Ball State University and is pursuing an MBA from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, bringing a unique human-centered perspective to data analytics leadership. Ryan continues to advance data-driven decision-making through coalition building and change management expertise.