Kari George, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Denver, CO, US

• Using mixed-methods approaches, the aims of this postdoctoral fellowship are to enhance broadening participation efforts in computing by examining PhD student experiences with peers and faculty, interest in the.
• Secured $742,000+ in grant funding from the National Science Foundation to lead multiple research and evaluation projects including the Broadening Participation in Computing (BPC) Education Hub
• Authored 7 papers, and 15 presentations and invited talks
• Lead cross-functional team to design innovative strategies addressing institutional DEI challenges
• Designed and taught a semester-long graduate seminar in computer science entitled Supporting Inclusive Computing
• Facilitated training, collaborative research experiences, and feedback for 6 PhD students

Provide consulting services for research studies, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, and reporting for multiple organizations, including Northern Arizona University, DataFox LLC, and the Computing Research Association.

• Manage 80+ client relationships, including understanding of client needs, resources, and learning
• 93% conversion rate of prospective clients to paid clients
• Provide instruction, guidance, and feedback on conceptualization, research design, and execution ofqualitative and quantitative dissertation studies
• Design structures for progress and accountability and provide tailored feedback to motivate clients

• The BRAID Research project is a mixed-methods, longitudinal study of 15 institutions seeking to address the departmental change process and best practices for attracting and retaining women and racially minoritized.
• Provide oversight and leadership for all aspects of quantitative data collection, cleaning, management, and security for student and institutional level data, including coordination with 15 research sites
• Serve on leadership team, contributing to team and project management, future project directions, and stakeholder engagement
• Train and support 6 graduate research analysts on designing methodology, analyses, data management, and writing
• Integrated multiple data sources to tell compelling stories in 2 publications and 17 presentations
• Secured $15,500 in research grant funding for 3 independent studies

Los Angeles, CA

• I first began working with EXO as consultant, hired to help align their mission, vision, and business strategies. I transitioned into the Director of Operations and Planning role where I was responsible for guiding the.
• Provided leadership coaching for CEO and facilitated corporate retreats to align strategic priorities
• Established project management systems for team transparency and workflow optimization
• Enhanced communications on investor slide decks, white papers, and client resources

Nashville, TN

• Led hiring, on-boarding, and professional development processes for a team of 30+ software engineers, including the vetting and implementation of a learning management system
• Defined, scaled, and documented workflow process improvements and removed employee obstacles

Nashville, TN

• Certified Scrum Master
• Coached 3 distributed software teams in Agile project management to increased team productivity

Nashville, TN

• I oversaw the Kissam Quad area of campus, the Kissam Experience initiative, and served on numerous committees including Green Dots, Transfer Orientation, Staff Training, and more. Below is a list of select achievements.
• Introduced staff to Agile Kanban methodology
• Operated a residential area of 600 students and 25 staff members, including oversight of facilities, administrative processes, security, and live events
• Executed spending, monthly tracking, dispersement approvals, and account reviews for an annual budget of $34K
• Coordinated all logistics for student arrivals, departures, training, and support
• Provided mediation and negotiation to resolve crisis situations

San Luis Obispo, California Area

I oversaw the Poly Canyon Village residential complex of 2700 students along with two other professional colleagues, focusing on the development and implementation of the Sophomore Success Program. I was responsible for staff selection, training, supervision, and evaluation, as well as programming and initiatives to support community building, academics.

Salem, MA

I served as the ARD for an upperclass apartment building with nearly 300 students and 10 staff members. I was responsible for overseeing the desk manager position across campus, from recruitment to supervision. I also served on departmental and university committees ranging from staff training to strategic planning.

Umass Boston

I served one of my graduate practicums with NERCHE where I was able to attend Think Tank sessions for a variety of practitioners, from Deans to Multicultural Affairs Staff, Chief Financial Officers, and more. I attended and created summaries of the meetings to document the progress and thoughts of each group. Additionally, I worked on creating a tracking.

University Of South Carolina

I worked as a summer intern assisting in all aspects of the Center. I co-authored a national survey of sophomore student initiatives, gathered research and information to inform leadership decisions, and edited and contributed to National Resource Center publications and conferences.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Higher Education And Organizational Change

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Higher Education & Organizational Change

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Higher Education In Student Affairs

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Mathematics & Sociology

Activities and Societies: Resident Assistant, President of NRHH (National Residence Hall Honorary), Inter-Residence Council, VP of PRISM.