Annie Hale

Dr. Annie Hale is Executive Director of Action Lab at EdPlus, Arizona State University—an impact hub where data, research, and design converge to drive transformational change in education. A strategist and coalition-builder, she equips leaders with sharp, evidence-based insights that translate into action, improving access, achievement, and the quality of learning at scale.
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With more than a decade at ASU, Annie has led large-scale research initiatives, developed university-wide solutions, and taught across undergraduate and graduate programs. Her work centers on understanding learner behavior and removing barriers to success through innovative, human-centered approaches to digital learning and teaching. She is known for seamlessly moving ideas from concept to execution, building interdisciplinary teams that co-create insights and deliver measurable impact.
Annie’s portfolio spans research, evaluation, leadership, and the design of “elegantly-crafted experiences” that advance inclusive excellence and accessibility. Her scholarship bridges sustainability, science and technology studies, and emerging learning technologies, grounded in mixed-methods research that connects inquiry directly to practice.
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Annie, as a learning scientist works to reimagine higher education’s social contract, expanding its reach, relevance, and responsibility in a rapidly changing world with clear analytics and human driven stories.