Adam Safer, Phd Email & Phone Number

Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States

I work with CSBDF’s leadership staff and Policy & Research Committee to position the organization as an evidence-based thought leader via research efforts and program evaluations that:• Outline the interconnected nature of community and economic development to demonstrate how small business is fundamental to the growth of regional economies.• Highlight the unique challenges that underserved demographics and geographies face within the entrepreneurial and small business owner community.• Shift the dialogue on community development program evaluation towards outcome-based measurement frameworks.• Inform organizational strategy by condensing and summarizing publicly available data on trends within the CDFI industry.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Stony Brook, Ny

● Led an innovative, mixed methods research project examining the impacts of federal immigration enforcement and local law enforcement agencies on immigrant communities in 570 counties across the U.S.● Developed, implemented, and oversaw all aspects of the study, including research agenda and goals; study design; protocol development; data collection, management, coding, and analysis; and literature reviews.● Coordinated interdisciplinary team of faculty members (Sociology; Behavioral Science; Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies) and undergraduate research assistants.● Developed findings into three articles currently under review with academic journals, two presentations at international conferences, and numerous technical reports for diverse audiences.

Sociology Program

● Communicated complex material effectively via large groups, breakout sessions, and virtual methods, resulting in improved learning outcomes for over 250 students.● Designed original curricula and course materials based on extensive background research.● Used the Blackboard learning management system to share course material, collaborate with students, grade assignments, and monitor student progress.

Stony Brook University, New York, United States

● Conducted an ethnographic study into voter attitudes, resulting in the collection of more than ten individual interviews and demographic surveys, several focus groups, and sixty hours of field notes.● Created IRB-approved materials, including interview guides and survey instruments; performed background research and produced literature reviews; and transcribed, coded, and analyzed qualitative data.● Coordinated interdisciplinary team of faculty members (Sociology and African Studies) and trained a team of research assistants in data collection and interview transcription.● Developed findings into one article currently under review with an academic journal, three presentations at international conferences, and numerous technical reports for diverse audiences.

Greater Philadelphia Area

● Coordinated outreach campaigns for a human services agency, expanding the organization’s donor base and growing the volunteer program, resulting in physical improvements to four program sites.● Developed research-based protocols for the marketing and volunteer programs and provided trainings and resources to colleagues and volunteers, resulting in the timely achievement of marketing goals.● Built professional relationships with stakeholders (clients, volunteers, colleagues, and funders); created interview schedules; conducted stakeholder interviews; and synthesized responses into e-newsletter articles.

Pitman, New Jersey, United States

● Helped to coordinate the organization’s grant program by scheduling conference calls, creating and distributing materials, and tracking grant applications and funded grants.● Researched, wrote, and edited outreach and engagement content for the website and e-newsletter.● Provided effective and respectful customer service for the Chief Operating Officer in communications with board members, staff members, volunteers, patients, and their family members.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

● Collaborated with teachers, students, and families to improve educational outcomes for more than forty students ages five to seventeen.● Led trainings for teachers, developed educational materials, and mentored and educated students.● Advocated for underresourced children and families as a member of a local coalition of government agencies and non-profit organizations.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Sociology

Ba, Education Studies

● Graduated in Good Standing with a GPA of 3.6 on a 4.0 scale. ● Wrote senior thesis proposing a model for partnerships between.

High School Diploma