SKILLS SUMMARY

Mixed-methods researcher and educator with over 11 years of experience conducting end-to-end research. Expertise in independent and collaborative research, analysis, and data reporting across academic and industry settings with a focus on trauma-informed work with marginalized populations.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Figma · NVivo · Dedoose · Qualtrics · SurveyMonkey

Instructional & Educational Design · DEI/JEDI/SOGI Trainings · Project Management · Learning Management Systems

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SAVVY COOPERATIVE

Senior Researcher | January 2023 - Present

  • Educate and mentor researchers on best practices, ethics, and professional development  

  • Assist Human Resources in policy development and DEI/JEDI trainings

  • Serve as lead for a caseload of 8-12 single- or multi-phase projects while maintaining a 96% client satisfaction rate for research services

Researcher  | May 2022 - December 2022

  • Own complex research projects end-to-end, including selecting methodologies, conducting literature reviews, crafting IRB proposals, moderating sessions, and analyzing data

  • Craft and deliver research reports for layperson and academic audiences

  • Conduct mixed-methods research efficiently and with care, resulting in an increased rate of return and new clients and research subscriptions

 

GONZAGA UNIVERSITY

Lecturer (currently adjunct) | August 2021 - Present

  • Use generative research approaches and surveys to identify areas of student interest for courses; assess student learning to align with departmental learning outcomes

  • Supervise student Honors Thesis research projects and train students in all stages of research

  • Educate departmental faculty on transgender-inclusive course design and content creation

 

THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Graduate Researcher & Instructor | August 2016 - May 2021

  • Designed and implemented a mixed-methods, trauma-informed, multi-year project involving a marginalized population. Ethnography and interview data resulted in novel analysis of sociocultural identity formation and social media usage

  • Supervised student research; created instructional materials for upwards of 400 students

Graduate Research Assistant, Rock Ethics Institute | July 2019 - December 2019

  • Created a university-wide resource guide on ethical design in research and teaching regarding gender and sexually diverse populations

  • As part of a university equity commission, analyzed data from institutional climate surveys, and university policies, to make recommendations for the university's 2021-2025 strategic plan