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Portland, Oregon, United States

Portland, Oregon, United States

• Designed and executed quantitative and mixed-methods education evaluation and research, including quasi-experimental and experimental designs that meet What Works Clearinghouse standards• Managed portfolio of education research, evaluation, and technical assistance projects• Built and deepened relationships with a diverse group of clients, stakeholders, and policymakers• Collected, cleaned, and analyzed quantitative and qualitative data, including administrative, survey, interview, and focus group data• Drafted reports for publication, summarized results in accessible briefs and infographics, and presented actionable findings in a non-technical way to local and national audiences• Developed new business, drafted proposals, and shaped organizational growth strategy• Supervised three researchers, coordinating projects and tasks, helping set goals and deadlines, monitoring progress, and providing constructive feedback and coaching• Conducted quality assurance reviews of statistical code, proposals, reports, briefs, and presentations• Applied an equity lens and used culturally responsive evaluation and analysis practices• Co-led research-practice partnerships in two states, collaborating closely with partners to co-construct learning agendas, conduct research, engage in continuous quality improvement, and increase use of evidence-based practices (2017–2021)• Led research-practice partnership activities for the Regional Educational Laboratory Northwest, ensuring partnerships met stakeholder needs and funder requirements (2019–2021)• Selected for competitive Strategic Data Project fellowship through Harvard University (2013–2015)

Portland, Oregon Area

Santa Monica, Ca

• Analyzed and cleaned data from multiple school districts, conducted interviews, and drafted reports for multi-year evaluation of a principal training program• Conducted interviews and focus groups, drafted reports and briefings, and analyzed system of early childhood and out-of-school time care for the City of Santa Monica• Designed pilot tests, drafted surveys, performed statistical analysis, and prepared reports for randomized evaluation of non-contributory pensions to the elderly in Mexico

• Managed randomized evaluation of small business training program with state government agency:- Coordinated annual surveying of 430 companies; hired and managed local survey team- Monitored program through site visits, calls, and surveys- Drafted surveys, designed methodology, managed and cleaned data, performed statistical analysis, and prepared reports• Supervised two project analysts, assigning daily tasks and providing feedback on performance

• Evaluated the effectiveness of home-based care in Zambia, use of theater as a tool in HIV/AIDS education, and gender equity in water and sanitation in Central America• Developed surveys, performed statistical analysis, formed recommendations, and drafted reports• Recruited and placed new interns, serving as Volunteer and Intern Coordinator

• Researched expansion of VolunTourism community service vacations in the Baja Peninsula, including six weeks in Mexico meeting with local nonprofits and tourism providers• Created new program itineraries for eleven destinations

• Researched current trends in municipal government outreach and made recommendations for City’s outreach efforts for City Commission review• Met with community leaders to develop outreach plans for their constituencies

Phd In Policy Analysis, Research Methodology And Quantitative Methods

Activities and Societies: Student government representative, Pardee RAND Graduate School, 2011-12 Member, Symposium Committee, Pardee RAND.

Master Of International Affairs, Quantitative Methods, Nonprofit Management, Latin America

Activities and Societies: Dean’s Fellow: Selected for leadership, scholarship, and service. Selected Coursework: Economics, Statistics.

B.A., Latin American Studies

Graduated summa cum laude, 3.95 GPA. Recipient of University Scholar award. Designed major in Latin American Studies; minor in West.

Spanish Studies

Studied abroad for two semesters at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Entire program taught in Spanish, including class discussions.