Elka Lacno Musngi – Equity & Student Success Expert

Elka Lacno-Musngi is a seasoned data scientist with over a decade of experience in data analytics. She currently serves as the Assistant Director, Senior Data Scientist at the California State University Office of the Chancellor, where she oversees data processes for the CSU’s Student Success Dashboard and leads data analytics and modeling projects for the team. Elka is also an active board member of the California Association for Institutional Research.

She holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Statistics from California State University, Long Beach.

Elka Lacno‑Musngi – Data Scientist Driving Equity-Focused Student Success in Higher Education, who works at insights2action.org.
Elka Lacno‑Musngi is a dedicated data scientist and equity advocate with over a decade of experience in applied statistics, predictive analytics, and higher education research. As Assistant Director and Senior Data Scientist at the California State University Office of the Chancellor, she leads the development and analysis of the CSU Student Success Dashboard, empowering campuses to monitor student progress and close equity gaps effectively.
Elka is also a proactive leader in the field, serving as a board member of the California Association for Institutional Research and bringing her expertise to statewide efforts in institutional research and data-driven interventions.
Applied Statistics | Predictive Modeling | Student Equity Impact
Holding a Master’s in Applied Statistics from California State University, Long Beach, Elka combines her technical skills with a passion for educational equity.
Her work on data integration, predictive modeling, and evidence-based insights has led to tangible improvements in student retention and completion rates across the CSU system. Through her leadership in institutional research and data collaboration, Elka continues to champion the use of analytics to foster more inclusive, effective, and student-centered higher education environments.
“Insights2Action | Student success analytics | Student success dashboard | Higher education analytics | Data-informed insights | Educational data solutions | Data collaboration in education”