Quay Dorsey

Quay Dorsey’s work focuses on evaluation and data systems, and projects that improve close equity gaps for students of color and other marginalized groups. Before joining WestEd, he spent a decade working within the Washington DC Public school system as a curriculum writer, STEM educator, a teacher coach, and a school leader. He was introduced to California education systems during his work as a Project Manager for CalPASS Plus data system projects. He is passionate about research and initiatives that close gaps for students during the transition from K-12 to postsecondary or career. Quay’s current project involvement with projects at WestEd span a broad range. Notably, he’s leading the charge on the creation of a new K-12 career and technical education dashboard for the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. Quay earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Development from Penn State University and a Master of Science in K-12 Education from Johns Hopkins Graduate School of Education.