Director of Test Development
Data Recognition Corporation
Santa Clarita, California, United States
Ms. Hughes is an experienced measurement and assessment professional with over 10 years of experience. She excels in staying ahead of industry trends to advance programs, focusing on collaboration and innovation. Ms. Hughes has successfully led multinational organizations in organizing and facilitating engaging test development activities, both in person and remotely. She designs custom test development activities, including unique facilitation tools and leveraging technologies like crowd-sourced item development and AI for Job Task Analyses.
Before joining DRC, Ms. Hughes managed a team of test developers and psychometricians. Her background also includes teaching high school, where she integrated technology into education and implemented programs to boost student attendance.
Ms. Hughes actively contributes to professional conferences, presenting on topics such as crowd-sourced item generation and virtual environment strategies for item writing. She holds an M.A. in Education Leadership, a B.S. in Secondary Education History, and National Board Certification in Adolescent and Young Adult Social Studies History.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM MST