Senior Researcher

• Dec 2021 - Present

In this new role, I create a vision and strategy to implement research and win grants to grow the IREX research portfolio. Through community based participatory research, we seek to expand the use of evidence-based programs and initiatives that invest in humans and build a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world. In this new role, I create a vision and strategy to implement research and win grants to grow the IREX research portfolio. Through community based participatory research, we seek to expand the use of evidence-based programs and initiatives that invest in humans and build a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world.

Director Of Research And Evaluation

• Jan 2020 - Present

I lead a team of evaluation professionals in community- and partnership-based evaluations of programs to redirect community power. I lead a team of evaluation professionals in community- and partnership-based evaluations of programs to redirect community power.

Postdoctoral Researcher

• Jul 2021 - Nov 2021

PhD Candidate

• Aug 2016 - Jul 2021

PhD Candidate at the Rollins School of Public Health in the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Health Education. Dissertation Title: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Intimate Partner Violence and Child Maltreatment: How TANF Generosity Affects Family ViolenceAwards: 2020 Rollins School of Public Health Livingston Fellow

Evaluator

• Sep 2015 - Feb 2020

Lead and conduct evaluations of family engagement and educational interventions using quasi-experimental, randomized controlled trial, and other rigorous designs throughout the Southeastern United States. Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Lead and conduct evaluations of family engagement and educational interventions using quasi-experimental, randomized controlled trial, and other rigorous designs throughout the Southeastern United States. Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis.

Research and Evaluation Professional

• Aug 2011 - Feb 2016

Description: Conduct research, analyze qualitative and quantitative data, and draft grant applications, reports, and manuscripts for publication in scholarly, peer-reviewed journals on the issues of domestic and sexual violence, reproductive health, sexual minority health, and racial/ethnic health disparities. Key Achievements ▪ Published author with 7 peer-reviewed articles published in scholarly, peer-reviewed journals ▪ Co-led the development of a $1 million grant funded by the Department of Health and Human Services to improve screening, counseling and referrals for patients of a large, university-based healthcare clinic Equal Access International Consultant Research and Evaluation Manager January 2015-Current Description: Manage research and evaluation activities, analyze qualitative and quantitative data, and contribute to the design and outputs related to a 3-year randomized controlled trial conducted in Nepal to evaluate an intervention - “Change Begins at Home” - which aims to decrease women and girls’ experience of intimate partner violence and reproductive coercion. Key Achievements ▪ Co-led the development of a multi-year, two million dollar grant that is one of ten grant proposals selected out of a total of 800 applications for funding by the Department for International Development Alianza por la Solidaridad May 2015 - November 2015 Description: Build and lead a team of research professionals to examine Syrian refugee women's experience of gender based violence in South Lebanon and North Jordan Key achievements: ▪ Led a team of professionals in the United States, Jordan, and Lebanon in drafting the winning grant proposal that was selected from multiple competitive bids Show less

Installation Victim Advocate

• Jul 2012 - Sep 2013

Description: Provide non-clinical advocacy support for survivors of sexual and domestic violence and build support systems for survivors by conducting 50 trainings for 1000+ service members, implementing events for 500+ service members, and holding classes for over 150 victim advocates and at-risk community members. Key Achievements ▪ Improved the procedure by which sexual assault cases were reviewed by lawyers, social workers, and military officers ▪ Recognized by the Sexual Assault Review Board and Brigadier General Paul Laughlin for professional excellence in advocating for survivors of sexual and domestic violence Show less

Crisis Prevention and Recovery & Gender Specialist

• Jun 2010 - Jul 2011

Description: Served as an organizational expert on the issues of gender equality and gender based violence. Led the development of a multi-million dollar program to improve Iraqi police response to gender-based violence. Developed and implemented trainings and workshops for more than 70 Iraqi police and social workers to strengthen services for victims of violence and improve police data collection. Key Achievements ▪ Leveraged a short-term gender-based violence project into a fully-funded, 5 year program ▪ Led research efforts to examine women's economic empowerment and published a report to inform international efforts to improve the economic participation of women in the Iraqi economy Show less

Fulbright Fellow

• Sep 2009 - Dec 2010

Self Sufficiency Coordinator

• Mar 2007 - Jan 2009

Description: Developed and managed self-sufficiency program assisting survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Counseled 350+ clients on work status eligibility, financial resources, educational opportunities, and job search techniques. Trained and supervised volunteers and over 100 domestic violence service providers on self-sufficiency best practices. Key Achievements ▪ Built and strengthened partnerships with Welfare and English as a Second Language providers to increase on-site services ▪ Leveraged short-term, grant-funded project into fully funded program that continues to serve survivors to this day Show less