Mandy Petersen Email & Phone Number

Saint Paul, MN

-Conduct key informant interviews, focus groups, and administer surveys to collect qualitative data.-Design survey and interview instruments to collect data on a variety of projects-Write project proposals, summary, and research reports -Analyze and interpret quantitative data sets-Project Coordinator--PBIS Project; schedule, communicate and design process.

St. Paul, MN

-Conduct key informant interviews, focus groups, and surveys to collect qualitative data.-Design survey and interview instruments to collect data on a variety of projects-Clean data sets using Excel, design code books and code qualitative research-Analyze SPSS output-Project Coordinator for Three Rivers and PBIS Projects; schedule, communicate and design.

Minneapolis, MN

• Led the redesign of an internal strategic training manual for a group walking program that fosters social connections and physical fitness; collected lessons learned from pilot program, developed indicators of success.
• Contributing author of new faith-based pledge materials used to recruit and encourage Vitality City faith-based organizations to make policy and environmental changes to promote a healthier lifestyle for their.
• Independently researched, compiled and summarized best practices information on existing nutrition, wellness, and fitness programs adopted by faith-based organizations to improve the health of their communities.

Managed accounting, statistics, and payroll services for company with 50 employeesTranscribed and edited confidential medical records for Minnesota hospitals and clinics on 24-hour turn-around deadlinesAssisted in clerical duties, such as answering telephones and processing medical documents

Wrote primary interview questions used to collect data on the creation of a nationwide, minority economic development collaborationCollected, transcribed, coded, and analyzed interview data; the results aided in the development of a blueprint designing a governance structure, conducting a nationwide feasibility study, and preparing recommendations of.

Evaluation Design Team MemberDesigned a formative evaluation as part of a team to aid in improvement of organizational structure and administrative processes of CHANCEFormulated evaluation questions, procedures, methodology, study promotion plan and budget in order for the organization to conduct the evaluation internallyCoordinated meetings with CHANCE.

Drafted a policy paper in collaboration with a team concerning barriers, eligibility requirements, and best practices of US social welfare programs in order to influence state and regional children and family policy agendasConducted literature reviews, background research, phone and in-person interviews to collect data; coded and summarized findings in.

Worked both independently and in a team-oriented sales environment Managed e-mail portion of business and delegated projects to fellow team membersAttained exceptional customer service record

Researched and organized events for candidate to attend and to promote campaignRecruited volunteers to ensure adequate staffing for phone banks, events, and door knockingMaintained volunteer database for event staff, fundraising, and other campaign events

Conducted interviews and internet research on issues at the request of the Senator and summarized findings in policy memos; one particular project on installation of biotechnology piping systems was enacted into legislationDrafted and edited letters to respond to constituent case workAssisted in Education Committee Meetings by taking notes and recording.

Organized fundraising lists to ensure adequate funding for political campaign Drafted letters to organizations for endorsements of the candidateAssisted in creation of candidate's website to promote candidate and campaign events

Mpp, Public Policy, Women'S Health Policy

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Pi Sigma Alpha Gustie Greeters College Democrats Women's Center

Education record

American Politics Seminar, Independent Research Project on the No Child Left Behind Act