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 maps to ensure timely results, assist in trainings, -Current projects: Coordination and project management of PBIS Implementation for Minnesota Educators, Project EAT, and Response to Intervention (RTI), City of Minneapolis Resident Survey, PPMNS Lay Health Program Evaluation, Bridge to Health Survey 2015Past Projects/clients: St. Paul Charter School Case Study, Three Rivers Park District, Heart of New Ulm, Bush Foundation Health Poll, Fostering East Side Transit Connections (design surveys and focus group protocol, training community organizers and interviewers to use tools, data analysis), Anoka County Adult Health Survey, Central MN Adult Health Survey.

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 process maps to ensure timely results-Current projects: Coordinating PBIS Implementation for Minnesota Educators, Evaluator for a St. Paul Charter School Case Study.

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 and measurement strategies, edited program content, delivery, and structure; manual was subsequently utilized to train Vitality City staff and volunteers• 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 congregations• 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; research will be used for future faith-based community health promotion projects that help people adopt and maintain healthier lifestyles

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 founding partners.Prepared a presentation and recommendations to the MEDA board of directors as part of a team on the project findings

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 leadership team to discuss findings and update on project progress

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 tables in order to contribute to educational policy materialsEdited KIDS COUNT Data Book and other educational materials in order to inform the public and legislators about the status of Minnesota children and families; managed dissemination of materials to general public and legislators via e-mail and phone requestsCoordinated and scheduled interviews with government and nonprofit officials in relevant areas to assist in data collection for the project

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 minutes which were utilized in the legislative process CAMPAIGN

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