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Greater Los Angeles Area

Providing action-focused research, analysis, communications, marketing, and evaluation services to for- and not-for-profit clients. Current project list provided on request at client discretion. Past collaborations include the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, Bee Well Kidz, the MedStat Group, Los Angeles Valley College Extension, and WhereExcusesGoToDie.com.

Asheville, North Carolina

Qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis; publication and dissemination of findings; business development and RFPs; project management. Work samples include:• Program evaluation services for university/community college/K-12 collaboratives funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF)• Statewide migrant education needs assessments and service delivery planning• Survey analyses of at-risk middle school students’ college readiness• Data collection, analysis and report production for large-scale 1:1 computing & dropout prevention initiatives ARS clients include state education agencies (FL, IA, KY, MS, NY, TX, VA), colleges and universities (CSUF, SUNY, UNC Asheville), individual districts (Huntsville City Schools, Anaheim Union, Los Angeles Unified, Fort Wayne Community Schools), and other education organizations (ChickTech, regional education consortia, grant makers). www.arroyoresearchservices.com

Ground-up creation and delivery of forensic science curriculum for aspiring paralegals, designed to promote appreciation for and use of scientific methodologies in evaluation of/challenges to forensic evidence.

Santa Monica, California

Designed and drove research-based outreach initiatives aligned to trustee and organizational priorities. Managed portfolio of 100+ constituents; built active communities of stakeholders at multiple levels; and produced measurable increases in engagement, giving, and the reach of RAND research/ policy recommendations.• Launched "Alumni Impact Fund" to underwrite key policy work, raising 112% of goal.• Fully funded Phase 1 of U.S.-Israel study on democracies confronting terrorism through cultivation of a single major gift donor.• Designed/produced activities to cultivate prospects and steward donors of $1,000-30,000/yr., measurably increasing acquisition, retention, and giving.• Collaboratively developed print and online materials tailored to distinct audiences, improving internal and external communications via traditional and social media.

Los Angeles, Ca

Strategic research, communications, member recruitment, and board development in close collaboration with CEO and Board co-chairs Warren Christopher and John Bryson. Devised individual and corporate membership programs and messaging for 1000+ donors of $1,000-100,000/year. Managed database and website overhaul; hired and mentored junior staff and interns. • Devised new event-based revenue streams, developing promotional strategies; soliciting sponsorships; designing materials; managing staff and budgets.• Increased unrestricted donor funding in single fiscal year from $900,000 to over $1.5 million.• Grew corporate giving by approximately 10% over 12 months.• In one year of direct management, grew "signature" annual event profit from $15,000 to $84,000

Greater Los Angeles Area

Staff and client management; business development to support newly formed satellite production spaces at Los Angeles Center Studios and in New Mexico, Louisiana, and Hawaii. Liaison between corporate attorney and executives during multiple lawsuits, preparing materials for depositions, conducting research, drafting communications and contracts.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Research, analysis, writing, and client development services for international consultancy specializing in educational policy. Secured grants and sponsorships; developed and promoted products tailored to market needs; responded to RFPs; conducted research; analyzed data. Clients included Apple Computer, the U.S. Department of Education, state DOEs, regional education laboratories, the Gates Foundation, SRI International, and the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Master Of Science - Ms, Forensic Psychology

Master Of Arts - Ma, Political Science And Government

Master Of Public Health (Mph), International Public Health/International Health

Graduate coursework completed

B.A., Social Anthropology