AI, Automation, and Tech-Enabled Decision-Making in Higher Ed

The future of enrollment management belongs to institutions that embrace AI and automation to streamline their processes and predict student behavior with accuracy. Emily Chase Coleman explains that by implementing AI-driven analytics, colleges can forecast enrollment trends, optimize financial aid distribution, and reduce administrative inefficiencies-allowing them to focus on what matters most: student success.

About Emily Chase Coleman

Emily Chase Coleman, podcast guest

CEO of HAI Analytics, Leading the Future of EdTech, AI-Powered Enrollment & Data-Driven Strategy

20 years Building and implementing statistical models12 years Enrollment management at Syracuse UniversityCornell PhD Social psychology with a statistics concentrationCo-founder & CEO HAI Analytics

Emily Chase Coleman is a visionary in higher education analytics, reshaping how institutions use data to drive strategy. As the Co-founder and CEO of HAI Analytics Inc., she helps colleges and universities make informed, data-backed decisions about enrollment, financial aid, and student success. With over 20 years in higher education leadership and a PhD in Social Psychology and Statistics from Cornell, Emily is uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between data science and institutional strategy.

At HAI Analytics, Emily is leading the charge in making predictive modeling and data visualization tools more accessible to university decision-makers. Her team has developed an innovative software-with-service platform, empowering institutions to use analytics for long-term sustainability without relying on full-time consultants.

Emily is also a strong advocate for education reform, challenging outdated models in admissions and financial aid. She critiques the high-price, high-discount tuition system for exacerbating socioeconomic disparities and pushes for test-optional admissions to promote equity in college access.

Beyond higher education, Emily champions women in leadership and tech, sharing insights from her journey as a female founder in edtech and data analytics. She is passionate about increasing representation in STEM and creating pathways for women entrepreneurs.

As a podcast guest, Emily brings thought-provoking, data-driven insights on higher education reform, predictive analytics, and leadership in the edtech sector.

View profile →

Book Emily Chase Coleman for your show

10+ podcast & stage appearances. Remote or in studio, broadcast-grade audio.

Request an interview →
BIIE 228: Teacher Recruitment, Retention, and Data Analytics with Emily Chase Coleman
0:00 / 17:38
Big Ideas in Education· Listen to Emily Chase Coleman on air