Chibuzo E. Email & Phone Number

"Science in Service of Cities: The Poverty Lab partners with civic and community leaders to identify, rigorously evaluate, and help scale programs and policies that reduce poverty and create paths to economic opportunity."In the Poverty Lab, I manage the postsecondary education research portfolio, which focuses on identifying impactful supports that help.

Chicago, IL

In this role, I was given increasing responsibility and led operational and engagement teams that supported the monthly Board of Education meetings. I also conducted research on education policies and practices implemented by Chicago Public Schools and worked with several departments in Chicago Public Schools' Central Office to review and revise.

I stepped out of my role at Chicago Public Schools and prepared for the Law School Admission Test, scoring in the 93rd percentile on first test administration. I also led weekly writing workshops for college students and conducted informational interviews to better understand the intersection of law and policy in education.

Ed.M., Education Policy And Management

Most of my coursework focused on quantitative methods to prepare me for education policy analysis and program evaluation. Spring 2017.

Ab, Public Policy Studies - Concentration In Family And Community Studies

Activities and Societies: ▪ Prospective Students Advisory Committee Executive Board: Secretary; Diversity Coordinator (two terms) ▪ Alpha.