Community Science (May 2022 - Present)

• Develop qualitative analysis process documents, checklists, and tools as company-wide resources to facilitate the seamless adoption of qualitative analysis practices and ensure consistency across projects.

• Lead in-depth program evaluations, including developing rigorous data collection instruments, conducting interviews and focus groups, analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, and developing reports and data visualizations to communicate results to technical and non-technical audiences effectively.

• Lead teams to analyze qualitative data using ATLAS.ti to identify emerging themes, patterns, and key findings, translating insights into actionable recommendations for improving equity and efficiency of programs and services.

• Manage communication between the study team and key stakeholders, utilizing trauma-informed approaches to foster a supportive and empathetic environment that prioritizes the well-being and comfort of all participants.

• Co-create qualitative evaluation and data analysis protocols and facilitate 3-hour training to teach the company new standards.

• Provide expert consultation on qualitative research design, guiding project teams and clients through the development of research questions, methodologies, and data collection techniques.

• Actively mentor and guide junior staff members, sharing expertise and knowledge to foster their professional growth and development within the organization.

Mirror Group, LLC (Sept. 2019 – Dec. 2020)

• Led team in the design and execution of in-depth evaluations of various programs and initiatives, applying qualitative research methods, including interviews, focus groups, and content analysis.

• Led team to generate reports and data visualizations outlining the research methodology and findings of process and impact evaluations to promote the use of data to inform policy decisions.

• Worked with team to facilitate process and impact evaluation workshops and provide technical assistance to the Baltimore Children’s Youth Fund grantees.

• Worked with local organizations in Southeast DC to create a workforce and career readiness program for low-income African American women that provides livable wages and opportunities for upward mobility.

• Worked with Urban Institute to develop and facilitate research methods training workshops to build the community advisory board’s capacity to meaningfully contribute to designing, conducting, and reporting research for the East Baltimore Research Project.

• Analyzed qualitative data using MaxQDA to identify emerging themes, patterns, and key findings, translating insights into actionable recommendations for program improvement.

• Produced comprehensive evaluation reports, presenting findings and recommendations in clear and compelling formats.

George Washington Institute of Public Policy (Sept 18 – Dec. 2022)

• Led the collection and analysis of non-degree credential data to produce national counts of unique credentials offered across four types of credential providers: Post-Secondary Educational Institutions, Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Providers, Non-Academic Providers, and Secondary Schools.

• Led team in writing and compiling a comprehensive research report on non-degree credentials, effectively coordinating efforts, managing timelines, and ensuring the delivery of well-documented and insightful annual reports (Report Years: 2021 & 2019).

• Oversaw all conference logistics, including venue selection, contract negotiation, and event budget management for the Non-Degree Credentials Network conference.

• Submit public comments in response to information collection requests from federal agencies, including the Office of Budget and Management and the Department of Education.

• Led team in conducting regression analysis on wage index data to identify the impacts of certifications and licenses on veterans.

Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness (June 2019 – Aug. 2019)

• Successfully led a team in utilizing wage data to conduct comprehensive analyses, identifying the impacts of possessing licenses or certifications among veteran populations.

• Effectively coordinated research efforts managed data collection, and facilitated data analysis, resulting in valuable insights for evidence-based decision-making and policy recommendations.

• Conducted a comprehensive and systematic assessment of southeast Michigan community colleges, analyzing the region's availability of manufacturing and production-related education programs.

• Utilized data-driven insights to develop policy recommendations, fostering informed decision-making for educational program development and regional workforce enhancement.

Johns Hopkins Center for Health Disparities Solutions (Nov. 2016 – Present)

• Manage incentive payments and meticulously maintain accurate participant records for the Black Mens’ Health Study (BMHS), ensuring compliance with protocols and ethical guidelines while fostering positive participant experiences and data integrity.

• Work with a team to design and implement BMHS, contributing to developing research protocols and data collection tools.

• Using social-ecological frameworks to conduct literature reviews and synthesized research findings to support research projects and identify knowledge gaps in health disparities research for Black men.

• Analyze multiple quantitative nationally representative health data sets using STATA data to examine how various factors impact the social determinants of health for Black men.

• Lead in qualitative data analysis, coding, and thematic identification for BMHS.

• Contribute to the preparation of research reports, presentations, and academic papers for publication. Journals include the American Journal of Men’s Health and the International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health.

Johns Hopkins Center for Health Disparities Solutions (Feb. 2017 – Aug. 2018)

• Managed a randomized controlled trial evaluating the hypertension management program for mid to late-life African American women in partnership with the American Institutes of Research and a local community-based health center.

• Contributed to the development of research proposals, facilitated data collection, managed research databases, developed data collection and entry protocols, and performed data quality checks.

• Collaborated with subject matter experts and external stakeholders to develop comprehensive research methodology and dissemination plans.

• Coordinated participant recruitment and engagement, optimizing outreach and participant retention rates.

• Successfully led and managed a team of research assistants in conducting data collection, entry, and analysis, ensuring high-quality research outcomes and timely project deliverables.