Roman Larson
About Roman Larson
Roman Larson serves as the Vice President of Business Operations and Transformation at Academic Partnerships, where he has worked since 2022. He has held various roles in data strategy and operations at Cengage Group and has a strong educational background from Stanford University.
Work at Academic Partnerships
Roman Larson serves as the Vice President of Business Operations & Transformation at Academic Partnerships, a role he has held since 2022. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he focuses on enhancing access to quality, affordable, and workforce-relevant education delivered online. His responsibilities include overseeing business operations and driving transformation initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience at Cengage Group
Before joining Academic Partnerships, Roman Larson held multiple positions at Cengage Group. He served as the Senior Manager of Product Data Strategy & Operations from 2018 to 2020, followed by a role as Senior Director of Data Strategy & Operations from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, he was the Director of Data Strategy & Operations from 2020 to 2021. In these roles, he led a cross-functional team responsible for product data management, royalties, intellectual property, and data analytics.
Career Background
Roman Larson's career includes experience at Pearson, where he worked as a Project Manager in the National Assessment Services as part of the Pearson Leadership Development Program from 2015 to 2016. He also worked as an Analyst at Goldman Sachs from 2016 to 2017. Earlier in his career, he interned at Success Academy Charter Schools as a Policy & Advocacy Intern in 2014.
Education and Expertise
Roman Larson holds a Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy from Stanford University. He furthered his education by completing a Master of Public Policy (MPP) in Education Policy and Policy Analysis at Stanford University. Additionally, he earned a Master's Degree in Education Policy, Organization, & Leadership Studies from Stanford University Graduate School of Education. His educational background equips him with expertise in data analytics and policy development in the education sector.
Passion for Education and Data Analytics
Roman Larson is passionate about leveraging data and analytics to create scalable impacts in the education sector. His focus on increasing access to high-quality education aligns with his professional roles and educational background, emphasizing the importance of affordable and relevant online education.