Tiffani M. Horton, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

- Supported strategic planning and agenda setting for leaders in higher education institutions, state and local agencies, community-based organizations, philanthropy, and other key education-related entities- Developed tools and resources, and provided research expertise and technical assistance for implementing approaches to equitable student success.- Planned and executed collaborative cross-sector engagements such as workshops, working groups, meetings, and conferences aimed at supporting various sectors including K-12, higher education, and workforce- Managed work streams to include timelines, budgets, activities, external consultants, and team members toward high-quality, actionable deliverables- Authored concept papers, grant proposals, and scopes of work, and developed relationships with funders and partners to further business opportunities for the firm

- Managed project teams including internal and external researchers, and one direct report- Developed and kept work streams on track for established goals and deliverables- Led phases of research activity for a number of large-scale, complex projects; consider implications and context for research results- Built capacity through close partnerships with education stakeholders (e.g., engage practitioners, external researchers and policymakers, affiliate programs and organizations)- Conducted quantitative research for grant-funded evaluations, impact studies, and randomized-control trials; data collection and management, analyses of survey, administrative/academic record, and program data- Managed and produced timely grant reporting to funders and quality research publications for dissemination to a wide range of audiences using a variety of platforms- Oversaw aspects of grant management for lifecycle of appointed research awards- Represented the Hope Center in the media and at various events and conferences, effectively present complex concepts, methods, and research findings across the field of higher education and related sectors

Greater New York City Area

- Facilitated survey administration, interviews, and data analysis for a mixed-methods, longitudinal study of college student career development - Contributed to grant proposals- Created visuals for reports from STATA and Excel outputs- Conducted statistical tests and managed quality control for data reports- Supported collection of differential tuition data from over 700 institutions- Reviewed economic theory literature for How College Affects Students: Volume 3

New York, Ny

- Supported clients and partners in the development and execution of various projects aiming to engage thought leaders to address and solve complex, systemic higher education problems- Managed design, distribution, data collection and report for multiple surveys- Wrote literature reviews and policy scans to assess the landscape of topics such as federal financial aid, faculty engagement, and the role of higher education in state economic development- Coordinated logistics for large-scale national meetings

Greater New York City Area

- Evaluated state legislative proposals and budgets, analyzed education policies, and conducted primary research to support education advocacy efforts in the state- Assessed statewide student outcomes and relevant trends; synthesized information across many large datasets such as the NY State Education Department Graduation data, the Integrated Postsecondary Data System (IPEDS), Census Bureau, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics- Contributed research summaries critical to position statements, memoranda, and policy briefs published to the public and presented to policymakers

- Supported multiple grant-funded initiatives on college completion, college and career readiness and STEM student migration- Facilitated USM Academic Affairs' coordination with other Maryland state agencies such as the Governor's Office, Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) and Maryland State Board of Education (MSDE) to achieve the state's P-20 education goals- Supported implementation of legislation and policies in higher education across the state- Connected and supported faculty and other stakeholders with statewide initiatives impacting their campuses

- Contributed to implementation team working to plan and execute new university Career Center initiatives - Established and maintained partnerships with administrative and academic departments across campus to coordinate programs and projects - Researched job market trends and various industries; attended informational sessions, webinars and conferences - Managed project to redesign and update all print-resource materials and program presentations - Presented workshops to various constituent groups regarding career development, available career services, job searching and effectively utilizing social media; focused particularly on needs of engineering students - Coached students on career development including exploring interests and potential career options; supported students in developing application materials such as resumes, cover letters and personal statements

- Supervised seven undergraduate student workers - Assisted with training and maintained student worker schedule - Communicated with constituents regarding policies and requirements via phone and email - Maintained student records and utilized confidential student information systems and databases - Interfaced with vendors to maintain office supplies and equipment - Coordinated office projects

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

Master Of Arts, Higher Education Administration And Policy

Bachelor Of Science, Graphic Media