Jeff Gold Ed.D., CEO - A leader in Student Success

Dr. Jeff Gold began his career as a bilingual public-school teacher and has over 25 years of higher education experience in both the public and private sectors. Prior to forming Insights2Action, Jeff served as the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Success at the California State University (CSU), where he led Graduation Initiative 2025, the CSU’s signature strategic effort to facilitate the path to a high-quality college degree for an additional half million students.

Jeff is widely known for his development of the nationally acclaimed Student Success Dashboard, a data visualization tool designed to foster a culture of evidence among campus faculty, staff, and administrators. In partnership with the CSU, Jeff scaled the dashboard’s adoption across 29 universities and was awarded a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trade Office.

Jeff holds an Ed.D. in Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California, an MBA from the Escuela de Negocios Las Palmas, and a BA from the University of California, San Diego.

Jeff Gold – Data-Driven Education Strategist | Equity & Student Success Leader
Jeff Gold is a nationally recognized expert in student success analytics, equity-centered data strategy, and higher education transformation. As a senior leader at Insights2Action, Jeff helps institutions use customized dashboards, data storytelling, and inclusive facilitation practices to improve student outcomes. With a deep commitment to data-informed decision-making, he collaborates with colleges and universities to close equity gaps, advance institutional effectiveness, and strengthen campus-wide data literacy.
Student Success Leadership | Data Collaboration in Higher Education
Jeff Gold’s work at Insights2Action supports institutional leaders seeking to align student success efforts with measurable outcomes. His expertise in data culture, personalized action plans, and facilitated equity solutions makes him a sought-after voice in national conversations on educational analytics and reform. Whether delivering keynotes or coaching cross-functional teams, Jeff’s mission is to ensure that data not only informs but also transforms.
"Insights2Action | Student success analytics | Student success dashboard | Higher education analytics | Data-informed insights | Educational data solutions | Data collaboration in education"