Resume
Mixed methods research analyst with significant experience in basic education, literacy, school meals, labor market analysis, and general public policy analysis. Experienced with literature reviews, deep dives, and key informant interviews into a variety of topics including employment statistics in the Northern Triangle, ethnic armed groups in post-coup Myanmar, migration trends in South America following the crisis in Venezuela, US drone strike data in the Middle East, and more.
Newpress - Johnny Harris and Search Party
Story Producer
Pitch timely and relevant stories in the areas of geopolitics, foreign affairs, and economics that will be seen by millions of people
Do deep research into complex topics to surface an accessible and clear narrative for viewers
Conduct interviews with key experts to validate our research and narratives
Write scripts including visual direction and animation mockups
Act as a story editor and fact checker for scripts of other producers and across channels
Work with teams of animators and editors to make sure a clear vision is communicated and that the piece is factually accurate once animated
Create story briefs to investigate potential for future pitches
Develop engaging thumbnails and titles for stories to ensure maximum reach once published
Video Production Experience
Professional Research
American Institutes for Research, September 2019 - November 2022
Research Analyst
Qualitative research on global school feeding programs and other international development initiatives. Fieldwork in Liberia, and Honduras.
Policy research on issues including :
Diplomatic relationships between state and non-state actors in post-coup Myanmar
Analysis of labor markets in the tourism sector in Central America
Global review of labor protection best practices with emphasis on applications in Mexico
International Development Projects
The Kaizen Company, June 2017 - September 2019
Senior Program Management Coordinator
Program management of a variety of international development programs including young women’s literacy in Liberia, monitoring and evaluation services in Jordan, and education system improvement in Guatemala.
Education
Skills
Master’s Degree in Public Policy Analysis with an Emphasis on International Development Issues, American University, 2018
Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies, California State University Monterey Bay, 2014
Qualitative Research
Policy Research
Literature Reviews
Field Interviews
General Video Production
Premiere Pro and After Effects
Map Development with Geolayers
Camera Trained
Part 107 Certified Drone Pilot