Cracking the Code: Predictive Analytics and Student Engagement with ZeeMee
In this episode of EduData, Jamie Boggs and Timothy Davis sit down with Vanessa Didyk (CEO) and Garvel Kindrick (Head of Enrollment Data) from ZeeMee, the student engagement platform transforming college admissions. Together, they dive deep into how ZeeMee leverages behavioral signals, machine learning, and a student-first design to deliver astonishing insights — like predicting commitment with 90% precision.
From decoding engagement patterns to understanding the power of a low-index applicant, the discussion uncovers how ZeeMee’s new multi-stage predictive models can shape recruiting strategies, reduce melt, and even anticipate alumni giving before students apply. Plus, the team shares a peek behind the curtain at the tech and talent powering this innovation.
Whether you're an enrollment leader, data enthusiast, or just love the intersection of education and technology, this episode is packed with actionable insights and future-ready thinking.
Guest Names:
Vanessa Didyk, CEO, ZeeMee
Garvel Kindrick, Head of Enrollment Data, ZeeMee
Guest Bios:
Vanessa Didyk is the CEO of ZeeMee, the leading social engagement platform helping students find their community and thrive in college. With 20 years of experience leading technology companies in the San Francisco Bay Area, Vanessa has built a reputation for driving innovation and fostering strong, mission-driven cultures. Throughout her career, she has focused on using technology to solve complex challenges in education, from democratizing access to quality instruction, to increasing access to college, to deepening student engagement, to developing actionable predictive analytics. At ZeeMee, she blends her passion for data-driven insights with a deep commitment to student success, partnering with colleges nationwide to improve enrollment, retention, and the overall student experience. Known for her transparent, people-first leadership style, Vanessa is dedicated to building high-performing teams that deliver meaningful impact.
Garvel Kindrick, Head of Enrollment Data at ZeeMee, has built a career around the power of data in enrollment success. Since joining ZeeMee in 2018, he has helped partners optimize recruitment by managing data flow and analyzing engagement within the ZeeMee Community platform. With 27 years in higher education at Georgetown College - including roles as VP for Enrollment and SACS Accreditation Liaison - and 7 years at Ruffalo Noel Levitz advising 200+ institutions, Garvel brings deep expertise in admissions, institutional research, and strategic planning. A former president of both the Kentucky AIR and KACRAO, he’s been honored for his service and leadership across the field.
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Jamie Boggs
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Timothy Davis
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