Kari Hodge

Highly analytical associate director with proven background in overseeing both content development and psychometric validation of credentialing programs in multiple industries. Skilled in disseminating complex information to a variety of stakeholders including internal staff, board of directors, Instructors, members, SMEs, as well as presenting at education and measurement conferences. Unparalleled track record of creating, scoring, monitoring, and validating certification exams. Innate efficiency to optimize the processes and procedures for developing and translating exams. In-depth knowledge of conducting ongoing statistical research to maintain, increase, and insure the scientific validity of the exams. Committed to provide exceptional consultation to other departments on assessment and psychometric issues. Equipped with a Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology- Quantitative Methods from Baylor University accompanied with remarkable expertise in designing and conducting research projects to collect evidence of reliability and validity, including evaluating the properties of new and current assessment instruments. Areas of Expertise • Statistical Analysis & Monitoring • Item Analysis • Standard Setting • Exams Performance Review • Innovative Item Development • Architectural program design • Business model development • Job Task Analysis • Remote Team Managements Cross-Functional Collaboration • Member, SME, and Board Relations • Strategic Research & Planning