Director, Impact and Operations

• Jan 2022 - Present

Associate Director, Evaluation and Organizational Learning

• Jul 2018 - Jan 2022

Director, Evaluation and Learning

• Sep 2016 - Jul 2017

Reading proficiency by third grade is the most important predictor of high school graduation and career success. Yet in the Mott Haven community, only 3 in 10 students are reading at grade level proficiency by the 3rd grade. Through ReadNYC, UWNYC partnered with community based organizations to address literacy needs through a two-generational collective impact framework. As the Director of Evaluation and Learning, I synthesized a four-year retrospective of ReadNYC’s impact of over 1,000 students, their families and teachers. I developed reporting and data management systems structured around a two-generational service model. I also collaborated with Marketing/Communications team to advise on program impact and determine positioning. During my time at UWNYC, I was awarded evaluation approval through NYC Department of Education Institutional Review Board.

Adjunct Professor

• Sep 2015 - May 2016

As an adjunct professor, I helped student explore culture, society and inequality through lectures, media presentations and classroom discussion. I fostered discussion and assigned projects applying theoretical concepts to current events and daily life. I also conducted individual meetings to develop students’ personal interests and address classroom concerns. As an adjunct professor, I helped student explore culture, society and inequality through lectures, media presentations and classroom discussion. I fostered discussion and assigned projects applying theoretical concepts to current events and daily life. I also conducted individual meetings to develop students’ personal interests and address classroom concerns.

Evaluation Manager

• Sep 2010 - Jun 2015

Breaking Ground is the largest supportive housing provider in NYC and provides homeless outreach in Queens, Brooklyn and parts of Manhattan. There mission is to strengthen individuals, families and communities by developing and sustaining exceptional supportive and affordable housing as well as programs for homeless and other vulnerable New Yorkers. As part of a growing research team, I developed KPI dashboards and insights for 17 supportive housing and homeless outreach programs. I analyzed incident, work order, and rent data to help staff direct social services to tenants in need. I reported on rents and arrears from over 2,500 supportive housing units equaling over $2m per month. These projects often included partnered with IT, Finance and Operations to advance strategic initiatives and develop technical life-cycles.

Adjunct Professor / Teaching Assistant

• Sep 2009 - Jan 2011

As an Adjunct Professor I developed my own curriculum around the sociological perspectives of "the family". The course allowed students to compare their family to those around the world through writing intensive projects. As Teaching Assistant to Matthew Weinshenker, Ph.D. and Grigoris Argeros, Ph.D. I helped administer and grade exams as well as track attendance. I also developed and led classes on social research methods and SPSS. As an Adjunct Professor I developed my own curriculum around the sociological perspectives of "the family". The course allowed students to compare their family to those around the world through writing intensive projects. As Teaching Assistant to Matthew Weinshenker, Ph.D. and Grigoris Argeros, Ph.D. I helped administer and grade exams as well as track attendance. I also developed and led classes on social research methods and SPSS.

Summer Analyst

• Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

An opportunity typically reserved for graduate students, my time at the "congressional watchdog" gave me experience in government investigation and research. During my tenure, I interviewed experts in the mining industry to assess compliance and feasibility of federal regulations. As part of an evaluation team, I evaluated 1,000+ cases of worker compensation to uncover system faults leading to $8b in overpayments. In addition, I had the opportunity to explore the nation's capital and attended Congressional meetings to keep team members apprised of issues pertaining to ongoing projects.

Military Police Officer

• Jul 2002 - Jun 2004

After basic and military police training, I volunteered for a tour in Iraq, As part of the initial spearhead into Baghdad, my team participated in multiple force protection missions including ad hoc military bases, police stations and central pensioners’ bank. We investigated conflicts and alleviated civilian violence among diverse sects of Baghdad populations. We collaborated with Iraq Police Force to understand and improve policing and community building techniques. After returning home, I developed a training for outgoing soldiers that emphasized real life lessons and cultural awareness,