Dr. Kelly Dore is a Founder of Acuity Insights and creator of Casper, an innovation that helped change how higher education institutions assess applicants beyond academic measures. With a background in cognitive psychology, psychometrics, and medical education, Kelly has dedicated her career to connecting scientific research and best practices with practical solutions that help higher education institutions and learners succeed. An Adjunct Associate Professor at McMaster University, where Casper was originally developed, Kelly has helped bridge the worlds of academia and entrepreneurship. Today, as Acuity’s VP of Science and Innovation, she guides the exploration and development of new ideas, technologies, and approaches to assessment and program and learner success, helping shape the future of Acuity and the institutions it serves.
Kelly Dore, Ph.D.
