Dr Karen Dunn, Senior Researcher: Measurement & Evaluation
Karen is a senior researcher and head of the English Language Research Data Science and Insights team at the British Council. She oversees a team of experts specialising in the quantitative analysis of language and assessment data, working to shape and implement the organisation's thought leadership agenda in statistical methodology, educational measurement, and data science. Karen collaborates with colleagues across the UK and internationally, delivering high-quality analysis for specialised interest groups focused on language education and assessment.
Additionally, Karen plays a key role in evaluating the effectiveness of new and existing English language tests within the British Council's test portfolio, plus those developed in partnership with external organisations and ministries of education across the globe.
She serves as co-editor of the British Council Monographs on Modern Language Testing, and regularly publishes and presents on the latest methodological advances and statistical approaches to analysing language test data.