I'm a PhD graduate in Policy Analysis from the Pardee RAND Graduate School.
When asked the typical DC question of "So what do you do?" I generally joke and say I have a doctorate in world domination. I like to get my hands dirty in data, ask and answer interesting questions, and provide information for policymakers to do the greatest good with the least harm.
Work experience
2017 - present
RAND Corporation, Santa Monica, CA
Assistant Policy Researcher
I apply quantitative and qualitative research methods to conduct all phases of research including research design, literature reviews, data collection, analysis, and dissemination.
2013 - 2017
The Commonwealth Fund, New York, NY
Associate Program Officer
I led analysis of several survey projects, tracked health policy developments, and coordinated the proposal development process for over $6.5 million in extramural funding annually.
2010 - 2011
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC
Intern
I worked with an interdepartmental innovation team as well as external stakeholders to promote citizen engagement with government health data.
Education
2017 - 2023
Pardee RAND Graduate School
Ph.D, Policy Analysis (awarded 2023)
Dissertation title: “Unintended Consequences? Medicaid Drop-out in Families with Mixed Immigration Status”
Committee: Jeffrey Wasserman (Chair), Kathryn Edwards, Don Moulds
M.Phil, Policy Analysis (awarded 2019)
2011 - 2013
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
M.P.H., Health Policy & Management
Practicum: Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Santé Publique, Rennes, France
2006 - 2010
Tufts University
B.S., Biopsychology (Minor: Comparative Politics)
Activities
Member, RAND Corporation Diversity & Inclusion Staff Advisory Council, 2020-2021
Member, Pardee RAND Graduate School Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Working Group, 2020-2021
Abstract reviewer, AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting
2019: Consumer Choice and Incentives
2021: High Cost, High Need Populations
Abstract reviewer, American Public Health Association annual conference
2017: Health Administration
Stonewall Kickball DC, 2022-present