About Us

We're transforming how insitutions understand and optimize their spaces through privacy-first analytics and real-time insights.

Our Mission

Founded in 2016 by campus operations experts and technology leaders, CampusIQ was born from the recognition that insitutions needed better tools to understand how their spaces are actually used.

Today, we partner with 50+ leading institutions worldwide, helping them save millions in operational costs while creating better experiences for students, faculty, and staff.

Our privacy-first approach ensures that personal data is protected while delivering the insights universities need to make informed decisions about their most valuable asset: space.

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Partner Institutions

Our Core Commitments

The non-negotiable standards guiding each insight we deliver.

Privacy First

Insights only matter when student and faculty trust is never in doubt.

Data Informed

We arm campus leaders with rigorously fact checked insights—so evidence and policy beat politics.

Radical Clarity

Complex problems, simple experiences. We strip away friction so users get answers fast.

Partnership for Progress

We embed beside your team until the software becomes shared victory, not shelf-ware.

Sustainable Impact

Cut vacant square-footage, carbon, and costs—wins that compound year after year.

Meet Our Executive Team

Industry experts passionate about transforming campus

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Aaron Benz

CEO, Founder

As CEO and Founder of CampusIQ, Aaron leads the company’s vision to transform how colleges and universities understand and optimize their physical spaces. A mathematician and data scientist by training, he’s spent his career building—from mobile apps and large-scale analytics platforms to teams solving tough problems in higher ed.

Aaron began his career at Accenture, developing enterprise data systems for Fortune 100 clients. He later founded Degree Analytics (now CampusIQ) to help campuses act on space data in meaningful ways. He holds a patent in location-based monitoring systems and has contributed to peer-reviewed research in big data analytics.

A former Academic All-American lacrosse goalie at Eastern University, Aaron now mentors student-athletes and continues coaching the sport. Outside work, he’s usually building something—tools, teams, or training dogs.

Ann Henson

Ann Henson

VP of Client Success

As Vice President of Client Success at CampusIQ, Ann leads onboarding and ongoing customer success programs to help colleges and universities get the most out of their space intelligence platforms. With over 30 years in ed tech, she brings a unique breadth of experience, having served in leadership roles across Client Success, Product Development, Sales Operations, Strategic Account Sales, and Professional Development. This cross-functional background gives her a holistic view of institutional needs and enables her to create seamless experiences that connect product value with client outcomes.

Ann earned her BS in Math Education from Oklahoma State University (Go Pokes!). Outside of work, she enjoys tackling carpentry projects, tending chickens, spoiling her wonderful grandchildren and her rescued Great Danes.

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Alyson Goff

Sr. Director of Insight & Strategy

As CampusIQ’s Senior Director of Insights & Strategy, Alyson is helping colleges and universities unlock the full potential of their campuses through data-informed decision making. With 20 years in higher education—including time spent working inside an institution—she brings a unique perspective and a deep understanding of the challenges campus leaders face. This shared experience allows her to bridge analytics and strategy in a way that resonates with institutional needs, helping leaders optimize space and resources. Alyson’s expertise spans space utilization analysis, operational assessments, and building frameworks that guide smarter planning for the future. Her mantra: not all solutions are physical—true optimization considers how people and processes work together.

A proud three-time alumna of the University of South Carolina, Alyson holds a BA in English, an MPA, and a Master’s in Higher Education Business Administration. Outside work, you’ll find her with her parents, sister, and all the family dogs—including two of her own—or raising funds for a local animal shelter.

Chad Walters

Chad Walters

VP of Engineering

As CampusIQ's VP of Engineering, Chad leads the engineering organization with a focus on leveraging AI to build development teams and products that deliver breakthrough solutions for higher education. With 20+ years in tech, he's built engineering teams from 10 to 100+ across multiple startups from pre-seed through Series D, specializing in A and B rounds where establishing the right technical foundation is critical. He excels at creating high-performing hybrid teams that bridge geographical divides while pioneering AI integration into engineering workflows.

Chad holds a BS in Computer Science from Vanderbilt University. As a parent with kids in and out of college, he understands firsthand the importance of great campus technology. Outside work, he's 3D printing something cool, battling through Destiny raids, or experimenting with the latest AI tools.

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Emma Cole

Director of Product

Emma leads product strategy and experience at CampusIQ, shaping a platform that’s as intuitive and delightful as it is powerful. With a background in design, branding, and insights, she brings a sharp eye for simplicity and a structured approach to translating real-world needs into thoughtful solutions. Known for her ability to distill complexity and guide cross-functional alignment, Emma drives CampusIQ’s product vision with a focus on clarity, cohesion, and a seamless customer experience across every touchpoint.

Emma holds an MFA in Visual Communication Design from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a BFA in Studio Art from the University of Texas at Austin. Her design education underpins a thoughtful, systems-oriented approach to product experience. When she is not designing product or building brands you can find her hanging out with her family and biking around town. 

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Veena Vadgama

CMO

As CampusIQ’s Chief Marketing Officer, Veena is leading marketing to position the company as the go-to name in space intelligence for higher education. With 25+ years in B2B tech, she drives messaging, brand, and pipeline programs, blending product marketing with demand generation to fuel growth. She’s scaled GTM strategies at SaaS, IT, and cybersecurity companies from $5M to $100M+ in ARR, always aligning marketing, sales, and product to deliver results.

Veena holds a BBA in Marketing from UT Austin and a Master’s in Public Affairs from the University of Minnesota. A proud Longhorn and Gopher, she’s eager to help higher ed thrive. Outside work, you can find her chasing her three boys, organizing something, or lost in a good book.

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