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Melinda Gordon, M.Ed.
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From early on, I have been a visual learner and expressed myself with art using many mediums. I was trained to teach art, photography, and art therapy and have done so in classrooms K-12 and college. I was the Print Media and Communications Coordinator of Lesley University, Cambridge, Ma. But the instant gratification of digital…
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Jodi Jacobson Chernoff, Ph.D.
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I’m an Education Researcher fueled by a passion for improving the lives of young children and their families through thoughtful, data-driven change. I believe that when research is done well—and shared wisely—it can elevate entire systems of early childhood education and care. My work centers on uncovering what works, for whom, and why, using rigorous…
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Jerry Malitz
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Using strategic planning and data-driven decision-making to stimulate organizational dynamics and influence scales of effectiveness, Jerry Malitz helps clients successfully launch, analyze, and redesign programs and processes to support data and research priorities. By helping align requirements with client and user needs, by conducting targeted reviews, by developing effective processes, and through targeted training, technical…
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Kristi Donaldson, Ph.D.
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Kristi is a sociologist with expertise in research design, data analysis, and stakeholder communications. At NCES, she led the Digest of Education Statistics, which is a core statistical reference that covers education topics from early childhood to K-12, post-secondary, and adult outcomes, all across several equity dimensions. Her prior experience includes working with state and…
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Lisa Kessler, M.Ed.
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Lisa Kessler is an experienced Education Research Analyst with a strong track record in school recruitment for large-scale national studies. She excels at building relationships with states, districts and schools, navigating complex approval processes, and meeting ambitious participation goals. With a Master of Education and a data-driven mindset, she translates recruitment outcomes into actionable insights…
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Lee Honeycutt
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Bridge builder, coordinating multiple partner teams on driving scalable, evidence-based solutions. Manage complex projects, supervising teams and aligning protocols with regulatory and compliance standards. Translate data into actionable insights, and foster collaboration across mission-driven organizations and clients. Adaptable, detail-oriented, and proactive, with strong track record in relationship-building, seeking feedback, and analytical thinking. Passionate about data…
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Nancy Sharkey, MPP EdD
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Senior education data systems and data standards leader with 14+ years of experience directing cross-functional teams and multi-agency initiatives at federal and state levels. Expert in all phases of longitudinal data system development including data governance framework creation, stakeholder engagement strategy, data quality management, practical data use implementation, and sustainability planning. Strong track record of…
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Alisha Small, M.A.
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Alisha Small is a Researcher who served as the study director of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Statistics at the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). In this role, Alisha promoted greater access to datasets from the NCES studies, focusing on producing CTE statistics of course-taking and offerings for U.S. learners in secondary, postsecondary, and…
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Erin Tanenbaum, M.A.
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Erin Tanenbaum, MA is a seasoned research and analytics leader with over 20 years of experience driving evidence-based insights. Her work spans early childhood to postsecondary education. Leading the School Pulse Panel at the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics, Erin accelerated data delivery by 50% and built streamlined systems to improve…
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