Graduate Research Assistant at Portland State University (2024-08 – Present)
- Contributed to the development and implementation of the 2024 EVIC Local Election Official Survey, a national survey of more than 3,100 local election officials.
- Assist in the design, refinement, and pilot testing of the Oregon City Manager Survey, including survey instrument development and stakeholder-informed revisions.
- Conduct literature reviews and environmental scans to identify evidence-based measures relevant to local government management and election administration.
- Translate academic research into practical survey instruments designed to support organizational improvement and evidence-based decision making.
- Support quantitative and qualitative research projects focused on local governance, election administration, and public-sector performance.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and technical documentation for practitioner and public-sector audiences.
- Support IRB compliance, survey implementation, and research protocol development.
Assistant Professor (Part-Time) at University of South Alabama (2024-08 – Present)
- Develop and deliver undergraduate instruction in American government, public policy, and political institutions.
- Taught five semesters of PSC 130, serving approximately 125 undergraduate students across multiple course sections.
- Translate complex political and policy concepts into accessible information for diverse audiences.
- Assess learning outcomes and employ data-informed approaches to improve instructional effectiveness.
- Manage multiple course sections and associated administrative responsibilities.
Professional Learning Facilitator at Learning Ally (2022-12 – Present)
- Deliver professional development and software implementation training to educators, schools, and school districts through virtual and in-person formats.
- Facilitate training sessions for diverse audiences, translating complex technical information into practical applications for users with varying levels of expertise.
- Partner with school and district stakeholders to identify implementation needs and support successful adoption of educational technology and instructional practices.
- Develop and adapt training content to meet the unique needs of client organizations and educational environments.
- Provide ongoing consultation and support to educators and administrators throughout implementation and change-management processes.
- Regularly present to professional audiences, demonstrating strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Field Researcher
- Conduct educational assessments supporting program evaluation and policy research efforts.
- Ensure compliance with research protocols, institutional standards, and human-subject protections.
- Support large-scale data collection initiatives and quality assurance processes.
Lab Director at USA Polling Lab (2021 – 2023)
- Supervised and trained a team of up to 10 survey interviewers conducting public-sector and public opinion research projects.
- Developed and delivered interviewer training focused on survey administration, data quality standards, research protocols, and respondent engagement.
- Managed day-to-day survey operations and quality-control procedures to ensure consistency, accuracy, and adherence to project requirements.
- Coordinated data collection efforts for citizen satisfaction surveys, employee satisfaction assessments, and other community-focused research projects.
- Supported implementation of multiple concurrent survey initiatives while maintaining established timelines and performance expectations.
- Collaborated with researchers and project leaders to ensure reliable data collection and successful project execution.
Research Assistant at University of South Alabama (2021 – 2023)
- Conducted qualitative research examining the social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Performed data cleaning, coding, database development, and codebook creation.
- Maintained research documentation and supported project reporting efforts.
- Applied qualitative research methods while maintaining high standards of methodological rigor and research integrity.
Policy and Research Intern at Michigan Justice Advocacy (2021 – 2022)
- Researched criminal justice policy issues and supported legislative advocacy initiatives.
- Engaged with elected officials, policymakers, and stakeholders regarding criminal justice reform efforts.
- Developed educational programming and supporting materials focused on justice policy issues.
- Assisted in communicating policy recommendations to diverse audiences.
- Researched criminal justice reform initiatives and analyzed policy proposals affecting justice-involved populations.
