Experience

Emancipet

• United States
• Veterinary Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Research Analyst

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  As a Senior Research Analyst, I use an integrated mixed-methods approach to support research and evaluation initiatives at Emancipet. My work includes effectively integrating qualitative and quantitative research methods to generate results that provide actionable insights for internal stakeholders or broader external audiences. My main tools in this position are R, SQL, PowerBI, and NVivo.



Vector Psychometric Group, LLC

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Scientist

  • Mar 2022 - Jan 2023

  Remote As a Research Scientist at Vector Psychometric Group, LLC, I conducted qualitative research to support the development of clinical outcomes assessments (COAs) focusing on patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). More specifically, I executed qualitative data collection and analysis tasks, including literature reviews, interviews, and focus groups, by rigorous industry standards; prepared concise analytic summaries of collected data; and participated in interpretation and… Show more As a Research Scientist at Vector Psychometric Group, LLC, I conducted qualitative research to support the development of clinical outcomes assessments (COAs) focusing on patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). More specifically, I executed qualitative data collection and analysis tasks, including literature reviews, interviews, and focus groups, by rigorous industry standards; prepared concise analytic summaries of collected data; and participated in interpretation and application of qualitative data to meet project aims. Show less



Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance

• Research and Evaluation Consultant

  • Aug 2019 - Jul 2022

  Richmond, Virginia Area My work with the Action Alliance allowed me to use my extensive research skills and knowledge to develop new methodologies to best fit the needs of the Action Alliance's unique, fast-paced setting. Projects included a statewide training needs assessment, multi-year outcome evaluations, generating agency-wide data reports, and providing concrete recommendations for future evaluative practices.

• Training Institute Faculty Member

  • May 2015 - Aug 2020

  Richmond, Virginia Area As a faculty member, I trained advocates and allied professionals on topics including trauma-informed care, racial justice, LGBTQ+ basics, and generating new curricula. My work also included taking a user-experience approach to training methods and evaluation.



Upstream USA

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Research Analyst - National MEL Team

  • Aug 2020 - Feb 2022

  Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area I served as the Research Analyst on Upstream USA's National Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team. In this capacity, I worked on various cross-state research projects by supporting data collection, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, conducting large-scale impact studies using various complex statistical techniques, and preparing agency-wide reports. In doing so, I contributed to Upstream USA's mission of increasing equitable access to the full range of contraceptive options… Show more I served as the Research Analyst on Upstream USA's National Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team. In this capacity, I worked on various cross-state research projects by supporting data collection, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, conducting large-scale impact studies using various complex statistical techniques, and preparing agency-wide reports. In doing so, I contributed to Upstream USA's mission of increasing equitable access to the full range of contraceptive options for patients at participating agencies. Show less



Virginia Commonwealth University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Mixed-Methods Researcher

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2020

  Richmond, Virginia, United States My research focuses on the influences of gender and racial bias on health outcomes. This work uses a variety of basic and applied quantitative and qualitative research methods, including surveys, experiments, quasi-experiments, predictive analytics, interviews, focus groups, and Photovoice projects.

• Social Psychology Researcher

  • Aug 2013 - Aug 2017

  Richmond, Virginia, United States I began my career as a social psychology researcher, specializing in attitudes, behaviors, and cognitions associated with racial biases. My rigorous, basic training gave me a strong foundation for conducting the more applied, mixed-methods, and evaluative work I currently undertake.



Center for Cultural Experiences in Prevention

• Project Evaluator

  • Aug 2017 - Aug 2020

  Richmond, Virginia Area I oversaw all evaluation activities for a $300,000 substance abuse and HIV prevention grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).