Meet the OIE Team

Arturo Covarrubias-Paniagua joined the OIE in August 2021 as a research associate/institutional research analyst. Arturo brings a wealth of higher education experience, predominantly in admission-related analytics and operations management. Arturo served as an administrative support coordinator at California State University, San Bernardino, and as an enrollment systems analyst at Pitzer College. Arturo also has expertise in research methodology from his brief tenure as a research methods instructor and personnel analyst. A California State University, San Bernardino alumnus, Arturo earned his master's degree in industrial/organizational psychology in June 2020.

Yara Khraish Diab joined the OIE in March 2022 as coordinator of assessment. Yara earned her doctoral degree in English literature from Saint Louis University, where she focused her research on 18th-century literature. She holds a master's degree in English from the University of North Texas and received her Bachelor of Arts from Kenyon College where she double majored in English and Studio Art. Yara's extensive teaching experience in academia extends to her assessment-related work in the OIE. She is passionate about advocating for students, especially in their pursuit of academic excellence.

Yingying Hong (MPP '19, MDR '19) joined the OIE in 2017 as a graduate student researcher, and formally became an OIE staff member in 2020. Yingying served as the OIE's WSCUC accreditation assistant until January 2021, in which she began her current role as research assistant/institutional research analyst. Yingying’s expertise includes quantitative and qualitative data analysis, data visualization (Tableau), and design reader friendly infographics and databytes. She is an active member of the Association for Institutional Research (AIR).

Kailee Rogers ('16) began her assessment work as a student at Seaver College and joined the OIE in 2016 as coordinator of assessment. Kailee's expertise includes assessment methodologies, program reviews, annual assessment, ePortfolios, rubrics, and assessment-related reporting. In addition, Kailee oversees Pepperdine's assessment management software (Portfolium). In 2021, Kailee became the OIE's manager of assessment, and in 2023, the assistant director of assessment. Kailee is currently completing her master's degree in clinical psychology at Pepperdine's Graduate School of Education and Psychology.

Aram Zetlyan joined the OIE in February 2023 and brings a unique perspective and a passion for learning to his role as the office coordinator. Prior to his role in the OIE, Aram served as a career and guidance counselor assistant at Pierce College, where he developed a strong commitment to helping students succeed and navigate their academic and career paths. In addition to his passion for learning and branding, Aram brings a technological expertise to the OIE, and enjoys exploring the latest technology trends and incorporating design principles into his work. A University of California, Santa Barbara alumnus, Aram earned his bachelor's degree in cultural anthropology.