Conducts rigorous research to build the public and policy case for fair prices, worker outcomes, and accountable corporate power.
- Lead original quantitative research on consumers, workers, and market power, producing the empirical foundation for Groundwork products
- Develop economic commentary around major economic metrics and developments, including inflation, employment, and Federal Reserve decisions, driving Groundwork's press footprint on policy
Provide research and strategic advisory support on Gates Foundation–funded initiatives via partnerships with Tyton Partners and a research collaboration led by Carnegie Mellon University.
- Contributed to the development of a research plan to examine an AI-enabled digital learning product across its design, implementation, and efficacy phases
- Led the redesign and analysis of three national surveys to assess field adoption and use of an education-to-workforce data framework
Led data collection and analysis tasks across multiple education and workforce development evaluations, translating complex data into actionable insights for policymakers, funders, and program leaders.
- Led data analysis across major evaluations using DiD and matching methods to estimate causal impacts
- Produced research briefs, reports, infographics, and dashboards to disseminate actionable insights to stakeholders
- Served as research lead, interfacing with IES on Pell Grant eligibility expansion RCT; presented to federal leadership
- Managed federal and philanthropic projects (e.g., U.S. Department of Education, Gates Foundation) with budgets up to $3M and teams of 2–25 staff
- Secured ~$5 million in new revenue by leading contract procurement efforts, developing successful bids, and forging strategic partnerships
- Supported education and philanthropic partners through technical assistance (e.g., rapid-cycle research, grant writing, securing data-sharing agreements with school districts, strategic planning), helping them leverage KPIs to drive continuous improvement and impact
Conducted empirical research and data analysis to support litigation in digital advertising, biotech, and consumer protection cases, translating complex findings into expert reports used in court proceedings.
- Led UX and ad auction analyses for antitrust litigation involving a social media company
- Used A/B tests and natural experiments to assess impact of ad targeting on user engagement
- Conducted claims data analysis and statistical modeling in healthcare and consumer protection cases
Provided fiscal and economic analysis to support revenue forecasting, tax policy development, and legislative decision-making for the State of South Carolina.
- Modeled economic impacts of state policy proposals using IMPLAN and REMI to inform legislative decision-making
- Developed and refined forecasting processes for major General Fund revenue sources, including state sales and personal income taxes, to support budget planning and legislative negotiations
- Estimated the revenue impact of a proposed state gas tax increase, modeling multiple rate scenarios and projected fuel consumption patterns to inform deliberations by legislative staff and the Department of Transportation
- Conducted revenue impact assessments for local sales tax proposals, providing revenue projections and supporting documentation to county officials for inclusion on voter ballots
- Produced fiscal briefs and macroeconomic outlooks using BLS, BEA, and FRED data; advised the Chief Economist and agency leads on state-level trends
- Liaised with South Carolina House and Senate staff to translate complex fiscal analyses into actionable insights