Kyle Gray ’18

Overview

Senior Analyst, Ithaka S+R
New York, NY

• BA, Philosophy, Vassar College
• MSEd, Education Policy, University of Pennsylvania

Kyle Gray (he/him) is a Senior Analyst on Ithaka S+R’s Educational Transformation team. He contributes to Ithaka S+R’s work measuring the impact of the liberal arts and sciences and on improving transfer credit mobility. Prior to joining Ithaka S+R, Kyle conducted public opinion survey research at the American Enterprise Institute. His work there focused on measuring political, educational, and ideological divides, social capital and community, and shifting religious and partisan identities in America. Kyle holds a master’s degree in education policy from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to pursuing his graduate studies, Kyle crewed aboard a wooden tall ship offering passenger charters and supported clients as a commercial real estate finance paralegal at McDermott, Will & Emery LLP. Kyle attended Vassar, where he studied philosophy and religion.

Advice to Students: 

Endeavour to elect coursework that interests you, taking full advantage of the open curriculum. Like charting a liberal education, career progressions are non-linear. Embrace challenges, continually reassess, and don’t be afraid to move laterally or in a different direction to orient yourself to the path you want. Liberal learning and the mindset cultivated at Vassar extend beyond the bubble. Use it to your advantage.