research translation for policy
connecting policymakers and researchers
​​I am trained in the Research-to-Policy model for collaboration. Through my experiences as a knowledge broker, I have both anticipated and listened to legislator's policy priorities and have connected legislators and staffers in dozens of congressional offices to researchers whom I've helped to coach in providing non-partisan technical assistance (via a myriad of mediums) and build lasting partnerships.
child and family policy areas
I have experience contributing to and working within several policy areas with implications for child development and family outcomes.
child welfare
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adoption
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foster care
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neglect
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residential programs
child care
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supporting child care
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child care providers
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nontraditional child care
education
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teacher workforce
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education equity
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impacts of COVID-19
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mental health in schools
workforce development
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teacher workforce
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technical workforce
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community college pipeline
violence
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domestic violence
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victim services
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VOCA
substance use
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prevention and treatment
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interaction with child maltreatment