Heather Hough
Strategic Leader | Policy Expert | Systems Innovator
- Role
- Senior Research and Policy Fellow at Policy Analysis For California Education
- Location
- Davis, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Heather Hough
Dr. Heather J. Hough is an independent consultant and nationally recognized expert in education policy and governance. She works with state and local leaders to strengthen education systems, with a focus on strategic planning, policy coherence, system improvement, and collaborative decision making. Her consulting practice helps organizations translate evidence into action by aligning goals, policies, and resources to improve student outcomes and rebuild public trust in education.Dr. Hough is the former Executive Director of Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE) at Stanford University, where she led major statewide initiatives connecting research, policy, and practice. In addition to her professional work, she is an active volunteer and board member at both the local and state levels, advancing meaningful policy changes that improve people’s lives and strengthen the delivery of public services.She holds a BA in Public Policy and a PhD in Education Policy from Stanford University.
Experience
Senior Research and Policy Fellow
Policy Analysis For California Education
Oct 2024 — Present
Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Education
PhD, Education Policy
Stanford University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Policy Analysis
1998 — 2002
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