Chris Minnich

As CEO of MetaMetrics, Chris Minnich brings extensive experience spanning state policy, large-scale assessment, and edtech innovation. He has led national efforts to improve academic standards, modernize assessment systems, and strengthen accountability, including previous leadership roles at NWEA, HMH, and the Council of Chief State School Officers. Chris Minnich is a nationally recognized voice on the urgent need for a universal scale of measurement to address the reading and math crisis in the United States. He speaks compellingly about why solving this challenge does not require more testing, but rather better, more connected measurement that places student ability, material complexity, and growth on a single, objective scale, regardless of shifting proficiency standards across states. Chris is also a sought-after speaker on topics such as aligning interim and summative assessments, using data to close opportunity gaps, and connecting foundational reading and math skills to long-term outcomes in college, career, and life.