“Research is formalized curiosity, it is poking and prying with a purpose.” - Zora Neale HurstonI love to poke and pry. I am a researcher dedicated to using research to inform policy that brings about generational impact for African women and children. I believe research can and should inform policy in order to provide contextualized and relevant solutions to issues facing society. I have seasoned experience on how to lead research projects and deliver impactful research to inform policies around childhood development in marginalized communities. My expertise includes project design and management, data analysis and interpretation, and the development and implementation of research tools.The best part of my job is mentoring and training younger researchers in research techniques and the value of precision and collaboration in the research process. I’m always happy to connect with like-minded professionals.PROFESSIONAL SKILLSStatistical Analysis | Project Management | Quantitative Data Analysis | Qualitative Data Analysis | Data Management | Data Mining | Data Collection | Transcription | Questionnaire Development | Report Writing | Proposal Writing | Policy Analysis | Research Methodologies & Techniques | Interview Skills | Budget Management | Team Management & Leadership | Training & Capacity Building | Organization | Data Analysis using NVivo | Data Analysis using R