Senior Leadership: Strategy, Data & Partnerships
DC College Access Program (DC-CAP)
Leading the programmatic and data strategy for a major college access organization. Spearheaded a digital transformation saving over $500k/annually and reducing admin time by >50%. Directed the strategic shift toward a local, partnership-based support model that increased retention rates to over 85%, graduation rates at leading partners to between 75-95%, and aligned our programmatic strategy with the CEO's "2050 Moonshot Goal" (80% college completion). Designed the disbursement process for $5.4M in annual scholarships and developed financial modeling tools for strategic planning.
Digital Transformation Strategic Planning Financial Modeling Partnership Management
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Data Analytics & Research at Common App
Architected the analytics environment for the world's largest source of college application data. Transformed the platform into a public good by establishing a dual-engine approach: building internal capacity for rapid public-facing reporting and cultivating external partnerships for rigorous intervention science. Led RCTs on direct admissions and partnered with NBER/Brookings to study equity gaps.
Data Architecture RCTs Public Reporting Strategic Partnerships Higher Ed Policy
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View Research Hub University of Virginia / SEELA (2015–2020)
Systemwide Quality Improvement in Louisiana
Partnered with the Louisiana Department of Education to evaluate a massive statewide reform unifying fragmented early childhood sectors. Led survey development, validation studies of the QRIS, and longitudinal analysis. This study provides the first statewide exploration of ECE quality, improvement, and variability by key program characteristics, highlighting how detailed data collected in a mandatory QRIS can enhance understanding of quality improvement.
Survey Design Validation Studies Longitudinal Analysis Stata/R
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