Katy Launius

Articles by Katy

Katy Launius served as a strategy officer for student success at Lumina Foundation from 2022 to 2026.

Launius previously worked for Dallas College in Texas, holding various leadership roles in student affairs. She was the inaugural associate dean of support programs, where she led the development of new support programs across seven campuses.

Prior to that, she served as director of student development at Rogers State University in Claremore, Okla., and as assistant director of student activities at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in religious studies and a master’s degree in continuing and adult education, both from Carroll University. She also earned a doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies from the University of Texas at Arlington.

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