Heather Hoffman holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology, a bachelor’s degree in Women’s & Gender Studies, and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis—all from the University of Missouri (MU).  She is a part-time doctoral student and currently employed full-time as a senior analyst with the MU Office of Institutional Research & Quality Improvement.  Heather’s research interests include higher education, rural poverty, and gender stratification.