Biography

Dr. Ken Nelson is the Director, Office of Educational Effectiveness and Institutional Research at Loma Linda University in California and serves as a faculty in LLU's School of Allied Health Professions. As a graduate of the WASC Senior College & University Commission’s (WSCUC) Assessment Leadership Academy, he is passionate about promoting evidence-based student success endeavors and is a consulting advisor to WSCUC and has presented for Microsoft Higher Education. Prior to joining Loma Linda University, he spent 25 years as the medical director for a health education NGO, traveling to over 50 countries. Dr. Nelson holds a medical degree and a master’s in health professions education.