About Xcalibur

At Xcalibur, we believe data has the power to transform education. Since 1999, we have worked hand-in-hand with educators across the country to strengthen college access programs and demonstrate impact.

Our Mission

Xcalibur fosters understanding using data among educational professionals to empower students in becoming college and career-ready.

Our Expertise

With nearly three decades of experience, Xcalibur is a recognized leader in the college and career readiness field. Our team includes specialists in quantitative and qualitative research, program evaluation, data analytics, and educational psychology. Many of our team members have firsthand experience working within college access programs, bringing valuable context to the evaluation and support we provide.

What We Do

We work exclusively with college access and success programs:

  • External Evaluation: Independent, participatory evaluations that blend quantitative rigor with qualitative insights to tell the full story of program impact.

  • SCRIBE Data Management System: A longitudinal, federally aligned platform for tracking student demographics, services, and outcomes across cohorts.

  • Professional Development: Customized training in Microsoft Excel, data-informed decision-making, and evaluative thinking to build local capacity for evidence-based practice.

Meet the Xcalibur Team

Jim Brown, CEO

Julie Jaramillo, Director of Data Insights & Evaluation

Jordyn Chandler, Evaluation Specialist

Dr. Comfort Afolabi, Evaluation Specialist

Curt Reese, CTO

Melissa Gattuso, Evaluation Specialist

Julie Jaramillo, Director of Evaluation & Data Insights

Aly Cropley, Evaluation Specialist

Nelson Epifanio, TITLE

Scott Holllinger, TITLE