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Carolyn Simpson ’05, ’09, M.A.

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Carolyn Simpson ’05, ’09, M.A. Committee Member

Carolyn Simpson ’05, ’09, M.A., has served in a variety of positions over her 24 years at Valparaiso University.  Most recently, she serves as a data analyst in the Office of Institutional Effectiveness. Prior roles include positions in the Offices of Student Accounts, Registrar, and Office of Financial Aid.  She is also a member on the Staff Council, a group of elected staff who are charged with providing advocacy and professional development to both hourly and salaried staff.  She served as vice chair from 2023-2024.

Carolyn earned a bachelor of arts in English and secondary education, with honors, from Valparaiso University, as well as an master of arts in Liberal Studies, also in English.

Interesting fact: Carolyn’s twin sister, Marilyn, is the associate director in the Office of Financial Aid. The Simpson twins are one of many pairs of siblings or spouses who work together at Valpo.