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Springfield, Massachusetts, Us

Leveraging public data sources to inform planning choices that improve the well-being of the communities in the Pioneer Valley. In addition to core duties overseeing the Pioneer Valley Data website and managing the underlying database, my work with PVPC has included expanding the PV Data website to highlight COVID-related data, and shaping PVPC's Economic Development Assistance CARES grant. I am also a member of the Hampshire/Franklin and Hampden County Workforce Board's data committee, providing expert-user feedback on the data and data-tools guiding the region's labor market blueprint.

Analysis of trends in the economy, with particular focus on the challenges facing working families as they strive to overcome barriers to economic prosperity. A central focus of my work is to communicate complex issues through data analysis and data visualization. I've been advising Community Action Agencies on how to leverage public data sources to better understand their communities and to better manage their organizations.

Ensuring adequate funding to meet the needs of Rhode Island's working families, and working towards economic justice and shared prosperity. In this role I worked with members of the Rhode Island Revenue Roundtable to explore options for revenue needed to advance the well-being of all Rhode Islanders. I also undertook research highlighting the status of working Rhode Islanders through several demographic lenses -- Rhode Islanders of Color, Rhode Island women, and Black Rhode Island families, working closely with the Rhode Island Racial Justice Coalition and the Women's Fund of Rhode Island

Northampton, Ma, Us

Leader of an exceptional staff, committed to improving American democracy by engaging citizens in the federal budget process. As Executive Director, oversees strategic direction, guides research, and connects partner organizations to NPP's great work.

Northampton, Ma, Us

Worked with Board colleagues and Staff to shape direction of NPP. In 2012, became Vice-Chair of Board, working closely with Chair and Executive Director on matters relating to development, personnel administration, and strategic planning.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Working with state level groups, national partners, and the rest of the EPI team to advance progressive economic analysis and policies at the state level.

• Responsible for management of operations, overseeing $1.2 million budget, liaising with foundation program officers and overseeing stewardship of major donors• Managed organization’s finances, monitoring payroll allocation, overseeing monthly financial statements and investment income• Coordinated grant reporting across agency’s broad range of grant-funded activities

• Coordinated site activities of delivery agencies to ensure conformity with the Jim CaseyYouth Opportunities Initiative logic model and theory of change• Worked with senior staff of the Department of Children and Families to leadsustainability planning process• Worked with self-evaluation team coach and data-analyst to ensure initiative workguided by available research data• Coordinated successful site review process, prepared grantee reports, and led granteeliaison with Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative staff

New Haven, Connecticut, Us

• Principle author of annual report detailing The State of Working Connecticut, examining employment and economic trends impacting the Connecticut workforce• Monitored economic developments throughout the state, focusing particularly on impacts on working families• Determined research priorities in consultation with Research Director and President, and in response to emerging policy priorities;• Worked closely with diverse range of local and state-wide organizations to craft strategies and responses to address state’s family economic security needs;• Worked closely with national organizations to advance progressive policy agendas at both state and national levels: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP), Economic Policy Institute/Economic Analysis and Research Network (EPI/EARN), CFED (now Prosperity Now), Center for Social Development (CSD), National Center for Children in Poverty (NCCP), Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP), Voices for America’s Children;• Participated in collection, analysis (both quantitative and qualitative), and dissemination of state and local data;• Utilized Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyze data, providing visual presentations of information such as housing and homeownership data, employment data, poverty and income data, at state, town, and Census Tract levels;• Conducted research on matters such as tax expenditures, corporate income taxes, alternative tax proposals, the impact of the Earned Income Tax Credit, income inequality;

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Political Studies/Public Policy And Administration

Master Of Arts, Political Science/Public Policy And Administration

Specialized Honours B.A., Political Science/Public Policy And Administration