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Madison, Wisconsin, United States

As Chief of Staff, I drive the execution of organizational priorities, support the CEO in managing fellow Executive Team members, oversee the annual institutional goal setting process, and lead internal communication strategy and execution. I manage the leaders of the Administrative Services, Brand and Communications, and People Operations teams and collaborate with them to drive operational efficiency paired with customer service excellence in their function. I am often deployed to lead… Show more As Chief of Staff, I drive the execution of organizational priorities, support the CEO in managing fellow Executive Team members, oversee the annual institutional goal setting process, and lead internal communication strategy and execution. I manage the leaders of the Administrative Services, Brand and Communications, and People Operations teams and collaborate with them to drive operational efficiency paired with customer service excellence in their function. I am often deployed to lead change management initiatives, gain stakeholder buy-in across the organization, and ensure alignment across each level to our organizational values, priorities, and goals. Show less

Madison, Wi

I led the strategy for ensuring the work we do has both a potential and realized impact on the field of education. This included ensuring alignment between internal initiatives and external trends in the field, as well as leading our external communications, website, marketing, branding, and public relations functions.

Madison, Wisconsin Area

I planned, managed, and executed more than 15 statistical research projects for a 50+ person non-profit educational research organization for topics spanning academic growth, social emotional learning, predictive analytics, human capital analytics, program evaluation, and psychometrics. I supervised a team of researchers and junior researchers. I presented research findings to academic and practitioner audiences, wrote and published empirical articles in academic journals and policy-informed… Show more I planned, managed, and executed more than 15 statistical research projects for a 50+ person non-profit educational research organization for topics spanning academic growth, social emotional learning, predictive analytics, human capital analytics, program evaluation, and psychometrics. I supervised a team of researchers and junior researchers. I presented research findings to academic and practitioner audiences, wrote and published empirical articles in academic journals and policy-informed documents in public-facing outlets, conceptualized and wrote grant proposals, and supported direct practical application of our institutional research to continuously improve the analytics and reporting for our partners. Show less

Madison, Wisconsin Area

I managed strategic partnerships with partners at school districts, networks for school improvement, state departments of education, and fellow non-profit and research organizations. I wrote complex technical reports, assembled compelling slide decks, designed innovative reporting formats, and orally communicated results to partners to help facilitate deep, actionable understanding of complex statistical ideas. I initiated and fostered business development initiatives to bring new opportunities… Show more I managed strategic partnerships with partners at school districts, networks for school improvement, state departments of education, and fellow non-profit and research organizations. I wrote complex technical reports, assembled compelling slide decks, designed innovative reporting formats, and orally communicated results to partners to help facilitate deep, actionable understanding of complex statistical ideas. I initiated and fostered business development initiatives to bring new opportunities to the organization for partnership, or to expand upon existing services and offerings to current partners. I conceptualized and executed strategies to streamline, document, and improve internal management processes. I created, promoted, and executed new processes for managing internal research priorities and projects. Show less

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

I taught Educational Psychology 525: Learning Analytics Theory and Practice in Spring 2022 as part of the Learning Analytics Masters Program housed within the Department of Educational Psychology. The course explored the application of data mining techniques to large educational datasets to gain important insights into how people learn. The course also examined the spectrum of popular learning analytics methods and applications, from institutional effectiveness, to classroom-level… Show more I taught Educational Psychology 525: Learning Analytics Theory and Practice in Spring 2022 as part of the Learning Analytics Masters Program housed within the Department of Educational Psychology. The course explored the application of data mining techniques to large educational datasets to gain important insights into how people learn. The course also examined the spectrum of popular learning analytics methods and applications, from institutional effectiveness, to classroom-level interventions, to standardized assessments, and beyond. Show less

Center For Women'S Health Research

I initiated a project to adapt an evidence-based intervention for high school students that addresses implicit race and gender bias. I consulted as a collaborator on multiple large-scale research projects, including the design and implementation of a cluster-randomized control trial of a pro-diversity intervention for physicians. I lead a collaborative team of multidisciplinary scientists to publish cutting-edge research that utilizes linear mixed effects models (LMEMs) in competitive… Show more I initiated a project to adapt an evidence-based intervention for high school students that addresses implicit race and gender bias. I consulted as a collaborator on multiple large-scale research projects, including the design and implementation of a cluster-randomized control trial of a pro-diversity intervention for physicians. I lead a collaborative team of multidisciplinary scientists to publish cutting-edge research that utilizes linear mixed effects models (LMEMs) in competitive scientific journals. I presented my research nationally to diverse audiences. I conducted semi-structured interviews of expert scientists to gain insights into their experiences submitting research grant proposals to federal agencies.Key Skills: Research • Data analysis • Statistics • Experimental design • Writing • Editing • Collaboration • Project management • Public speaking Show less

Center For Women'S Health Research

I collaboratively managed and eventually led an arm of a multidisciplinary research project examining the collaborative decision making during scientific grant peer review meetings. I conducted quantitative data analysis using R and SPSS and exploratory text mining using natural language processing algorithms. I developed a qualitative approach to coding hand gesture data using Transana and Google Sheets, trained an undergraduate assistant to use the coding scheme, and established inter-rater… Show more I collaboratively managed and eventually led an arm of a multidisciplinary research project examining the collaborative decision making during scientific grant peer review meetings. I conducted quantitative data analysis using R and SPSS and exploratory text mining using natural language processing algorithms. I developed a qualitative approach to coding hand gesture data using Transana and Google Sheets, trained an undergraduate assistant to use the coding scheme, and established inter-rater reliability for the coding scheme. I researched, learned, and utilized a previously unfamiliar statistic for measuring inter-rater reliability, Krippendorff'a alpha. I led a team of researchers to publish an article in an international, peer-reviewed journal. I presented my research findings to diverse national and international audiences at professional conferences. Key Skills: Data analysis • Statistics • Mixed-methods research • Qualitative data analysis • Project management • Mentoring • Writing • Public speaking Show less

Madison, Wi

Madison, Wisconsin Area

I developed, designed, and led a four-week intensive summer course of Educational Psychology 301 (“Human Abilities & Learning”) for 14 undergraduates. I collaborated with another instructor to design engaging, interactive lectures, small-group activities, and authentic assessments. Each week, I delivered four one-hour lectures and facilitated four collaborative learning activities. I managed and mentored a Teaching Assistant throughout the summer. I achieved an average 4.25/5 on student… Show more I developed, designed, and led a four-week intensive summer course of Educational Psychology 301 (“Human Abilities & Learning”) for 14 undergraduates. I collaborated with another instructor to design engaging, interactive lectures, small-group activities, and authentic assessments. Each week, I delivered four one-hour lectures and facilitated four collaborative learning activities. I managed and mentored a Teaching Assistant throughout the summer. I achieved an average 4.25/5 on student evaluations .Key skills: Curriculum development • Teaching • Lesson planning • Monitoring performance • Public speaking • Classroom management • Mentoring • Data management Show less

Madison, Wisconsin Area

I managed two classes of more than 150 undergraduate students enrolled in Educational Psychology 301 (“Human Abilities & Learning”) as the sole Teaching Assistant. I conducted weekly office hours to assist students with developing in-depth understanding of course material, to clarify key course concepts, and to address student challenges. I designed, prepared, and executed a guest lecture for a non-technical audience based on research within field of expertise. I created and delivered… Show more I managed two classes of more than 150 undergraduate students enrolled in Educational Psychology 301 (“Human Abilities & Learning”) as the sole Teaching Assistant. I conducted weekly office hours to assist students with developing in-depth understanding of course material, to clarify key course concepts, and to address student challenges. I designed, prepared, and executed a guest lecture for a non-technical audience based on research within field of expertise. I created and delivered comprehensive review sessions for students before each exam. I achieved an average 4.5/5 on student evaluations.Key skills: Public speaking • Instruction • Tutoring • Written communication • Organization • Assessment Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

I taught three classes of 8th grade English at Los Angeles Academy Middle School [2008-2009], and taught two classes of 10th grade English and one class of 9th grade Honors English at New Millennium Secondary School (NMSS) [2009-2010]. I gathered, analyzed, and leveraged student data to continually improve teaching on daily, weekly, semester-long, and yearly levels. I developed and implemented professional development for fellow teachers to ensure adherence to special education laws mandating… Show more I taught three classes of 8th grade English at Los Angeles Academy Middle School [2008-2009], and taught two classes of 10th grade English and one class of 9th grade Honors English at New Millennium Secondary School (NMSS) [2009-2010]. I gathered, analyzed, and leveraged student data to continually improve teaching on daily, weekly, semester-long, and yearly levels. I developed and implemented professional development for fellow teachers to ensure adherence to special education laws mandating student accommodations. I established a drama department at NMSS and directed the first-ever school play. I made significant gains on students' district-wide assessments, increasing student scores by an average of 22.5%, from 52% to 74.5% on an assessment (proficiency is 67%).Key skills: Teaching • Curriculum development • Lesson planning • Classroom management • Time management • Data-driven instruction • Assessment • Public speaking • Providing feedback Show less

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Educational Psychology

Masters, Urban Education

Bachelor Of Science, Journalism

Activities and Societies: Kappa Kappa Gamma, NU Does Everything Magazine