Xin (Grace) Li, PhD in

Xin (Grace) Li, PhD

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WIDA Chief Assessment Officer at University of Wisconsin-Madison
📍 Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States

Xin (Grace) Li is the Chief Assessment Officer at WIDA, University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she leads the design and delivery of large-scale language assessments. With a Ph. D. in Measurement and Quantitative Methods from Michigan State University, her expertise is in psychometrics, having held leadership roles at PSI Services and Pearson VUE.

She is passionate about supporting multilingual learners and frequently expresses admiration for working with dedicated educators and innovative teams. Xin enjoys attending and participating in WIDA conferences, connecting with professionals in her field and celebrating shared goals.

She is currently leading the development of the next generation of English language proficiency assessments, scheduled for the 2025-26 school year.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
WIDA Chief Assessment Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States
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Multilingual Learners
Her work at WIDA and her social posts consistently highlight her dedication to supporting and creating assessments for multilingual students.
Assessment Innovation
She leads the development of new language assessments and actively seeks new team members who are eager to take on innovations and opportunities.
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Career

Work history

7-2022
WIDA Chief Assessment Officer
University of Wisconsin-Madison
1-2017 - 6-2022
Vice President, Test Development & Psychometric Services
PSI Services LLC
4-2015 - 1-2017
Manager, Psychometric Services
Pearson VUE
3-2012 - 4-2015
Supervisor & Senior Psychometrician, Psychometric Services
Pearson VUE
4-2008 - 3-2012
Psychometrician, Psychometric Services
Pearson VUE
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Education
Ph.D.
Michigan State University
2003 - 2005
M.S.
Michigan State University
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