I am a social psychologist with extensive experience in social science research and hands-on community work. In my years of work with nonprofit organizations, I have served as a board member, steering committee member, grant writer, researcher, and evaluator. My areas of expertise include economic and social policy, with a focus on issues affecting disadvantaged populations.
I previously served as the Director of Studies and Analysis for Western Strategies Center, a nonprofit policy research center in Colorado. While there, I led projects on local health care infrastructure, state budget issues, and municipal governance. My policy-related experience also includes research on the impacts of a living wage ordinance and an assessment of county-level welfare fraud policies.
My academic background includes a Ph.D. in social psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz; an M.A. in experimental psychology from San Diego State University; and a B.A. in psychology from the University of Dayton.
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