About

Rigorous Research. Actionable Insights.

With a Ph.D. in Sociology and over 15 years of applied research experience, I help mission-driven organizations build evidence-based programs, develop M&E systems, conduct needs assessments, and communicate impact to funders and policymakers. My work spans affordable housing, community development, crime prevention, and economic mobility across government, nonprofit, and academic contexts.

Affordable Housing Program Evaluation Grant Writing Policy Research Geospatial Analysis Data Visualization
Expertise

Deep Domain Knowledge

My consulting draws on years of hands-on research across housing, public safety, and economic opportunity.

Research Methods

  • Survey Design & Analysis
  • Focus Groups & Interviews
  • Multivariate Statistics
  • Geospatial Analysis
  • Literature Reviews

Policy Areas

  • Affordable Housing
  • Poverty Reduction
  • Crime Prevention
  • Public Housing
  • Rural Housing Policy

Technical Tools

  • Stata, R, and Python
  • ArcGIS / QGIS
  • ArcGIS Online / Tableau
  • NVivo
  • Adobe InDesign

Stakeholder Experience

  • Government Agencies
  • Nonprofit Organizations
  • Foundations & Funders
  • Academic Institutions
  • Advocacy Coalitions
Credentials

Background & Education

Professional Experience

Managing Director, Research
California Housing Partnership · 2021–2026 · San Francisco, CA
Director of Research and Evaluation
The Community Builders, Inc. · 2019–2021 · Boston, MA
Senior Research Analyst
John Jay Research and Evaluation Center · 2017–2019 · New York, NY
Student Trainee
USDA Economic Research Service · 2015 · Washington, D.C.
Graduate Researcher & Instructor
Washington State University · 2009–2017 · Pullman, WA

Education & Honors

Ph.D., Sociology
Washington State University · 2017
M.A., Sociology
Washington State University · 2011
B.A., Sociology — Cum Laude
Humboldt State University · 2008
Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society
2016–Present

Selected Grants & Funders

Equity Policy Research Fellowship
San Francisco Foundation (~$50–75K/yr) and Merritt Community Capital (~$30–50K/yr) · 2022–2025 · Secured 5 consecutive annual renewals
LIHTC Costs Data Tool
JPMorgan Chase · $150,000 · 2024–2025
One-Stop-Shop Affordable Housing Finance Agency Cost Savings Report
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative · $125,000 · 2024–2026

Teaching & Training

Served as instructor of record for 16 undergraduate courses at Washington State University and John Jay College of Criminal Justice, covering research methods, criminology, social inequality, and gender. Available for workshops, guest lectures, and staff training engagements.

Sociology of Gender · 8 terms
Washington State University
Social Deviance · 5 terms
Washington State University
Sex and Culture; Ethnography of Youth and Justice
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY