Andrew (Drew) Koch
Chief Executive Officer, Gardner Institute
Dr. Andrew "Drew" K. Koch, CEO of the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Higher Education (Gardner Institute) since 2021, joined the non-profit Institute in 2010 to provide leadership for initiatives that enhance teaching, learning, student success, and completion in postsecondary education. The child of German immigrants and the recipient of need-based aid, Drew's personal educational journey informs his dedication to educational improvement for all learners.