Dantong (Amy) Yang
About Dantong (Amy) Yang
Dantong (Amy) Yang is an Institutional Research Analyst at The George Washington University, where she has worked since 2016. She specializes in data analysis, statistical modeling, and the development of institutional research tools to support university administration.
Work at The George Washington University
Dantong (Amy) Yang has been employed at The George Washington University as an Institutional Research Analyst since 2016. In this role, she provides essential data for federal and state surveys, accreditation agencies, and various publications, including US News and the Common Data Set. Her responsibilities include conducting statistical analysis and modeling to facilitate data-driven decision-making for university administrators. Additionally, she develops and maintains the university's Factbook and institutional research dashboards using Tableau, ensuring that campus leaders have access to the necessary information.
Education and Expertise
Dantong (Amy) Yang holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Information and Informatics Management from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, which she completed from 2009 to 2012. She furthered her education by earning a Master of Science (M.S.) in Measurement and Statistics from Florida State University, studying from 2013 to 2015. In 2015, she also obtained a Graduate Certificate in Institutional Research from Florida State University. Her educational background equips her with the skills necessary for her role in institutional research and data analysis.
Background
Before her current position, Dantong (Amy) Yang worked as a Data Analyst Intern at Florida A&M University for six months in 2016, located in the Tallahassee, Florida area. This early experience in data analysis contributed to her expertise in handling institutional data and performing statistical analyses, which are critical components of her current role at The George Washington University.
Achievements
In her role as an Institutional Research Analyst, Dantong (Amy) Yang has contributed to the development and maintenance of the university's Factbook and institutional research dashboards. She utilizes Tableau for data visualization, which aids in meeting the information needs of campus leaders. Her work supports the university's commitment to data-driven decision-making and enhances the institution's ability to respond to federal and state surveys and accreditation requirements.