I'm a PhD graduate in Policy Analysis from the Pardee RAND Graduate School.
I'm a PhD graduate in Policy Analysis from the Pardee RAND Graduate School.
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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
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
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
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
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