Janet Evarts Walraven

About Janet Evarts Walraven

As a Product Owner at Coursedog, I help shape solutions that empower higher education institutions to streamline academic operations and deliver exceptional educational experiences. I bring to this role a strong foundation from my years leading complex software implementations, where I partnered closely with university stakeholders to drive success, adoption, and satisfaction. I leverage deep product knowledge, communication, and problem-solving skills to translate customer needs into product priorities and outcomes. Beyond delivery, I’ve contributed to strategic initiatives including enablement resources for internal teams, serving on product councils, and mentoring colleagues.With a master’s degree in special education and a background in teaching, I am passionate about supporting educators and learners in achieving their goals. My expertise spans product ownership, project management, stakeholder alignment, process improvement, and data analysis—all with a focus on building tools that make a lasting impact in higher ed.

Experience

1. Product Owner

   Coursedog

   Sep 2025 — Present

Education

• The Sage Colleges - Russell Sage College

  Master of Science - MS, Special Education

  2013 — 2015

• State University of New York at Oswego

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Childhood Education

  2009 — 2013

Skills

• Teamwork
• Higher Education
• Classroom
• Critical Thinking
• Social Media
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Tutoring
• Fundraising
• Leadership
• Special Education
• Leadership Development
• Research
• Training
• English
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning
• Public Speaking
• Editing
• Management
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Teaching
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office
• Sales