Public policy professional and thought leader. I study the effects of public policies on poverty and family well-being. My work is published in research reports, scholarly journals, policy briefs, commentary, and blog posts.

Public policy professional who offers professional consulting services to individuals and organizations. My specialty is in program evaluation and public policy research.

I worked with states, counties,and cities to improve outcomes for children and families engaged with federal income-support and employment programs. My work centered on building evidence for effective ways to reduce poverty, increase opportunity, and improve family health and well being, with a focus on children. I worked with all levels of government, foundations, and non-profit organizations.

Responsible for using research methodologies to test new programs, policies, products, and marketing efforts. Developed and managed the agency’s research agenda by consulting with internal program areas and consumer groups to identify their needs and apply the appropriate research methods. Managed a team of research staff and external research contracts in order to implement our research agenda. Conducted primary qualitative (e.g., focus groups, interviews, observations) and quantitative… Show more Responsible for using research methodologies to test new programs, policies, products, and marketing efforts. Developed and managed the agency’s research agenda by consulting with internal program areas and consumer groups to identify their needs and apply the appropriate research methods. Managed a team of research staff and external research contracts in order to implement our research agenda. Conducted primary qualitative (e.g., focus groups, interviews, observations) and quantitative (e.g., client surveys) research, utilized appropriate statistical methods to analyze secondary data (e.g., administrative, public use, market data) to further the research agenda, and prepared and presented findings to agency principals. Show less

Directed research and evaluation activities for various client and consumer groups. Designed and implemented quantitative and qualitative research protocols. Provided day-to-day project management, including staff supervision, budget monitoring, and overseeing data collection, analysis and dissemination activities. Disseminated research findings in peer-review journals and conference presentations.

Conducted quantitative data analyses to support policy and program decisions. Managed analytic and reporting functions for the agency. Managed research activities, monthly reporting efforts, and analytic functions.

Supported the City Manager in the daily operations of the City. Analyzed existing City policies and policies proposed by the City Council. Handled a variety of operational and constituent affairs.