Ian Trapp

As an Analyst at Watershed Advisors, Ian supports initiatives focused on improving measurement and school accountability. He is passionate about reimagining how education policy shapes the futures of students across the country, and especially in rural areas.

Before joining Watershed, Ian taught high school social studies in the Arkansas Delta and completed the Coro Fellowship in Public Affairs in St. Louis, Missouri. He has experience in state and local government, nonprofits, and education. Ian earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Washburn University. He currently lives in Colorado.