Dr. Kedra Ishop is a higher education leader with incredible experience in college admissions, student recruitment and enrollment management. As Senior Vice President of Higher Education, Membership and Access at the College Board, she works on initiatives connected to higher education institutions and access to college opportunities. Before joining the College Board, she held enrollment leadership positions at the University of Southern California and the University of Michigan. During her 17 years at The University of Texas at Austin, she advanced from admissions counselor to vice provost and director of admissions, overseeing recruitment, admissions operations and enrollment policies. Ishop earned her bachelor’s degree in sociology, master’s degree in higher education administration and Ph.D. in educational administration from UT Austin. Her career has centered on helping colleges reach students and expand access to higher education.
