Dr. Nicole Alioto is a nationally recognized authority in educational measurement and strategic planning, dedicated to helping schools and institutions get data right. As the founder and CEO of Alla Breve Educational Consulting, she brings clarity, expertise, and energy to the world of education, ensuring schools measure the right things to make informed, strategic decisions.

As a TEDx speaker, author, and frequent conference presenter, Dr. Alioto is known for her ability to bridge research and reality, transforming complex data concepts into practical strategies that educators can immediately apply. She challenges outdated measurement practices and introduces innovative, results-driven approaches that align data with meaningful outcomes.

Dr. Alioto’s passion for education extends beyond consulting. She hosts the podcasts You Can Measure Anything® and Measure UP: The Podcast for Transformational School Leaders, where she demystifies data and empowers educators with actionable insights. As a professor, she has taught courses in statistics, measurement, and assessment at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Her engaging, interactive approach makes measurement accessible, relevant, and even fun—turning skeptics into believers and inspiring real change. Educators don’t just leave her sessions informed; they leave energized and ready to use data that drives meaningful results.

Dr. Alioto holds a Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of Connecticut. Originally from New Jersey, she now resides in western New York, continuing her mission to transform education through clarity, expertise, and enthusiasm.

Click on the image to watch her TEDx talk, “Measuring Success for Better Schools.”