Education Equity Strategy

Data that
drives equity
forward.

Opportunity Analytics helps mission-driven education organizations translate complex data into actionable strategy so more underserved learners reach their full potential.

Experience
20+ years
Sector Focus
K–16 equity
Approach
Data + strategy

Orville Jackson III, PhD

Founder and principal consultant at Opportunity Analytics. 20+ years spanning the full education ecosystem — from classroom teacher to national policy leader.

  • Senior Program Officer, USP Data — Gates Foundation
  • VP of Data Strategy — GreatSchools
  • Senior Researcher — Education Trust–West
  • Strategy Consultant — Bridgespan Group
  • PhD, Cognitive Neuroscience, Harvard University

I started my career working directly with students and that grounding in what classrooms actually look like and what learners really need has shaped every role since. Whether leading data strategy for the nation's largest school information platform, helping foundations design smarter investments, or building solutions for addressing organizational data challenges and getting to quicker insights, I've always worked at the intersection of rigorous analysis and practical action.

Opportunity Analytics brings that experience directly to mission-driven organizations wrestling with hard questions about equity, data, and strategy. I specialize in making complex data intelligible and actionable for the people closest to the work.

How I can help

I work with foundations, nonprofits, and education organizations on projects that require both analytical depth and strategic judgment. Engagements range from discrete research projects to longer-term embedded partnerships.

Research & Evaluation

Quantitative and qualitative research, program evaluation, literature reviews, and methodological critique. I translate findings into formats that inform real decisions and actions.

Data Strategy & Systems

Data governance, system design, and infrastructure planning for organizations that need to get more from their data. Includes vendor selection, technical specifications, and building internal capacity.

Strategic Planning

Portfolio strategy, investment frameworks, and implementation roadmaps for foundations and nonprofits. I help organizations move from diagnosis to decisions — with clear accountability and adaptation built in.

Analytics & Visualization

Statistical analysis, dashboards, and data visualization that make complex education data accessible to diverse audiences.

Facilitation & Convening

Design and facilitation of research convenings, focus groups, and learning sessions. I help organizations surface practitioner knowledge and connect it to evidence in ways that build shared understanding.

Knowledge Management

Codifying organizational knowledge, building learning systems, and creating frameworks that help teams act on what they know. Particularly valuable for foundations managing complex multi-year portfolios.

Let's talk about
your project.

I take on a limited number of engagements at a time to ensure I can give each client the focus they deserve. If you're working on something in education equity, data strategy, or research — I'd like to hear about it.

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