Rebecca (Dunn) Piatt Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

- Carried out and led a variety of research tasks including quantitative and qualitative design/collection/analysis (surveys, administrative data, interviews, focus groups), GIS mapping, and evidence-based technical assistance work with county governments, school districts, and foundations- Authored various dissemination products: research reports, briefs, client memos, and multi-media- Trained project manager: monitor project costs, coordinate project staffing, and organize project… Show more - Carried out and led a variety of research tasks including quantitative and qualitative design/collection/analysis (surveys, administrative data, interviews, focus groups), GIS mapping, and evidence-based technical assistance work with county governments, school districts, and foundations- Authored various dissemination products: research reports, briefs, client memos, and multi-media- Trained project manager: monitor project costs, coordinate project staffing, and organize project activities. Show less

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Author of online student profiles for Marketing and Communications Department

Kalikot, Nepal

The Oda Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Kalikot, Nepal focused on sustainable locally-driven programs that aim to improve education and health outcomes in the region. - Served as the head researcher in Patient Diagnosis & Demographic Study and Odanaku Household Study- Managed the Oda Foundation's Health Education and Evaluation Initiative focused on incorporating preventative health strategies into its existing medical approach through implementing culturally-relevant… Show more The Oda Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Kalikot, Nepal focused on sustainable locally-driven programs that aim to improve education and health outcomes in the region. - Served as the head researcher in Patient Diagnosis & Demographic Study and Odanaku Household Study- Managed the Oda Foundation's Health Education and Evaluation Initiative focused on incorporating preventative health strategies into its existing medical approach through implementing culturally-relevant education programs for rural children and young mothers Show less

Chicago, Il

- Conducted research on poverty as a neighborhood-level process with a specific focus on the relationship between vacant lots, collective efficacy, and crime in West Englewood- Advanced mapping skills in Social Explorer and ArcGIS- Received scholarship to take two urban sociology courses (issues and methods of urban studies; 4.0 GPA) and interned at I Grow Chicago

- Offered individual tutoring sessions to students writing tasks such as papers, lab reports, resumes, and application essays- Participated in one hour of training and two hours of tutoring per week- Authored an article that was published in the VA Engage Journal in November 2015

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Worked directly with clients one-on-one to find jobs, secure safe and stable housing, make ends meet through public benefits and tax credits, and obtain quality referrals for services like childcare and healthcare- Together the Summer Advocates served 230 clients and helped secure 11 jobs, 29 job interviews, 26 successful referrals and further 62 computer literacy goals

Kampala, Uganda

- Taught 7 to 9 year old refugees (mainly from the Democratic Republic of the Congo) English and Life Skills classes- Coached soccer practices, managed social media, and organized First-Aid training for the staff

Master Of Arts - Ma, Public Policy Studies

Activities and Societies: Team Harris Ambassador Coursework: Data Analytics, Program Evaluation, Microeconomics, Analytical Politics &.

Bachelor’S Degree With Honors, Sociology Major, Poverty And Human Capability Minor

Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Alpha Kappa Delta (International Sociology Honor Society) NCAA DIII Women's Soccer Team (4 years) Campus.

High School

Valedictorian of Class of 2012 National Charity League Presidential Service Award National Honor Society Varsity Soccer Team (4 years)