Before coming to USC, she was involved in education policy at multiple levels and diverse contexts at the U.S. Congressional Budget Office, the RAND Corporation, the Evaluation and Training Institute, and as the owner of a women-owned business providing research and support to foundations and public agencies involved in education policy. Dr. Krop received her PhD and MA in Policy Analysis from the RAND Graduate School where she was awarded an education policy fellowship and graduated with highest distinction. She holds a BA in Economics from the University of Michigan.