Dr. Getman is a Senior Research Operations Manager at Decision Information Resources, Inc. (DIR). He is skilled in the management of large scaled multi-mode (web/telephone/field) studies with low-income hard-to-reach populations. Dr. Getman has contributed to the development of data collection methodology in partnership with corporate partners such as MDRC. He develops clear and concise reports to gauge cross-site field productivity to better monitor site progress, establishes benchmarks for field managers, and troubleshoots site-specific issues. He has contributed to the hiring, training, and management of field and CATI interviewers conducting data collection for national research studies. Dr. Getman has performed qualitative analyses, risk assessment, and thematic coding; coordinated the logistics for multiple Technical Work Group meetings; and contributed to executive level summaries and final reports. He has contributed to outreach methodology design and the production of outreach materials for a number of studies, including the adaptive/responsive tailoring of those methodologies and materials to increase contact and response rates among particularly hard-to-reach populations, increase participant identification with studies and to mediate attrition over multi-wave longitudinal studies.

Designed individualized area studies seminars for management level British Petroleum and Sabic rotators relocating to Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Azerbaijan, and Great Britain. Coordinated intercultural training presentations with business and cultural consultants around desired behavioral and cultural change goals. Conducted research and analysis on United States foreign policy initiatives and political climates in the Middle East and Europe. Wrote historical and political briefings tailored to stakeholder support needs including the assembly of on-line and printed reference materials.

Applied the methodology and learning processes I developed with Brookfield to the design of similar programs for management level staff relocating to the United States.

Designed and taught four original upper and lower-division courses in Arab World and British history. Created sequenced learning initiatives designed to monitor and develop critical-thinking, writing, and project development skills. Directed semester-length research projects for courses of up to 22 students. Co-organized and presented public seminars on current political events in the Middle East, teaching and learning with technology, and graduate culture.