2016 – Present Research Scientist, Education Policy and Data Center/Research and Evaluation, FHI 360, Washington, DC
Lead technical direction for FHI 360’s education and economic development research portfolio, guiding the design of monitoring and evaluation systems, overseeing internal and external impact evaluations, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality research outputs. Serve as principal or co-principal investigator on commissioned studies and impact evaluations across sectors. Supervise and mentor junior research staff, providing technical guidance and professional development support.
2016 – Present Lecturer, Data Analytics for Regional Studies, School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University, Washington, DC
2015 – 2016 Senior Research Associate, Education Policy and Data Center/Research and Evaluation, FHI 360, Washington, DC
Provide technical expertise in research initiatives aimed at equitable access to education in developing countries. Design research approaches for impact evaluations and analyses within the Global Education Department of FHI 360. Analyze large scale household survey and cross-national longitudinal data using econometric methods.
2014 – 2015 Research Consultant, K-12 and Higher Education Practices, The Hanover Research Council, Arlington, VA
Technical lead for K-12 program and policy evaluations. Lead and conduct statistical analyses for evaluating effectiveness of various educational programs implemented in local and state education agencies. Create and support research design proposals for program implementation and evaluation. Introduce new research products within K-12 research. Provide mentorship for junior quantitative researchers.
2014 Senior Analyst, K-12 and Higher Education Practices, The Hanover Research Council, Arlington, VA
Enhanced core quantitative capabilities within K-12 and postsecondary education research. Conducted educational program evaluations using advanced econometric methods such as experimental and quasi-experimental research designs. Created US postsecondary enrollment forecasts model using a panel vector autoregressive model
2013 – 2014 Education Research Analyst, Office of Accountability, New York State Education Department, Albany, New York
Estimate student growth models, conduct independent and directed data analysis, beta modeling for future implementation, and provide quality control for data reporting as well as vendor deliverables.
2012 Lecturer, Intermediate Microeconomics, Department of Economics, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York
2008 – 2013 Graduate Research Associate, Department of Economics and Center for Policy Research, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York
Work closely with faculty members on peer reviewed academic articles, where responsibilities include data management and econometric analyses. Completed dissertation under supervision of Jeffrey Kubik.
2006 – 2008 Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Economics, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
Assist department faculty in and create analyses for peer reviewed academic publications. Carry out econometric and statistical analyses for projects contracted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN-ESCWA), under the supervision of Jad Chaaban.