Senior Research Analyst
CurrentI conduct quantitative and qualitative policy research and evaluation in the areas of juvenile justice, human trafficking, and collaborative justice. My work in these areas is used to inform and educate policymakers in the judicial and legislative branches of government, and I present my work at statewide, national, and international conferences and other meetings. I am responsible for formulating research questions, designs, and time frames and determining methodologies, sampling methods, data collection methods, and data analysis methods. I manage the implementation of research projects, including the data collection, data analyses, and the writing of appropriate reports, briefings, and memos about the projects. In addition, I write policy briefings, reports, and tool kits, as well as design and conduct training and educational sessions, on specific topics of interest of the California courts and its stakeholders in the juvenile and criminal justice arena, particularly in the areas of human trafficking and smuggling. I also perform technical assistance and consulting services in local courts and work with third parties (consultants, contractors, etc.) to assist local courts. In addition, I provide staff support to statewide advisory committees and task forces. I am responsible for responding to urgent, time-sensitive requests about my topics of expertise from the California Judicial Council, Judges, Administrative Directors, and media from around the state and country. I also research, write sections for, and review grants and grant applications.
