Ann Kearns Davoren, Ph.D.,

Chief Science Officer

Dr. Davoren earned her bachelor’s degree from Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN, her MPA from Indiana University, Bloomington, and her PhD in research methodology from Loyola University, Chicago. In her role, she oversees evaluation efforts aimed at improving the lives and well-being for youth and athletes of all levels. Dr. Davoren’s research portfolio has concentrated primarily on academic and behavioral outcomes of collegiate student-athletes with a particular focus on well-being. Dr. Davoren’s professional experiences include Senior Research Scientist at NORC at the University of Chicago and Associate Director of Research and Research Consultant with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).