Research/Outreach Positions
2012-present On-Call Research Assistant, University Outreach and Engagement, Michigan State University
Project and data management and analysis of longitudinal research related to Autism intervention, community youth education, university engagement scholarship, and other grant-funded research outreach initiatives directed by Laurie Van Egeren, Director, Community Evaluation and Research Collaborative at MSU.
2010-2011 Consultant, Center for Statistical Training and Teaching, Michigan State University
Provide research methodology consultation to members of the University or community upon request within this unit of the in the Office of the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies
2001-2009 Research Associate, Department of Psychology, Michigan State University
Participated in evaluation of comprehensive community initiative. Served as primary investigator for the initiation of the project and later as a research consultant analyzing archival and original data using GIS and SPSS. Collaborators: Pennie Foster-Fishman, Laurie Van Egeren, Department of Psychology and University Center for Outreach and Engagement
2000-2004 Research Associate, Department of Family & Child Ecology, Michigan State University
Co-Primary Investigator and/or Research Project Manager on evaluations of multiple asset-based community research projects related to positive youth development, school climate, and out of school programs. Supervised graduate students and served on student dissertation committees. Charter member of the Community Youth Development initiative within the Department. Collaborators: Joanne Keith, Francisco Villarruel,
2000-2002 Research Associate, Community & Economic Development Program, Michigan State University
Conducted grant writing and evaluation of statewide Michigan Partnership for Economic Development Assistance activities delivered under federal grant from Department of Commerce. Collaborators: Rex LaMore, John Melcher
1995-2000 Research Project Manager/Research Assistant, Community & Economic Development Program, Michigan State University
Research Project Manager for Community Income and Expenditures Model project. Coordinated multidisciplinary team researching economic model of community-building, analyzed data using SPSS, conducted community-based data collection, created database of secondary data sources, supervised undergraduate student research projects, conducted focus groups. PI: Rex Lamore, John Melcher, Forest Sam Carter, Rene Perez Rosenbaum,
1993-1995 Research Project Manager/Research Assistant, Institute for Public Policy and Social Research; School of Labor & Industrial Relations, Michigan State University. Analyzed data using SPSS & LISREL, assisted in grant writing, supervised undergraduate student assistants, tracked budget of $100,000, coordinated multidisciplinary collaboration between researchers and Michigan State Family Independence Agency, maintained client database on 1200 mother-child pairs, coordinated interviews of mothers and children. PI: Ellen Ernst Kossek, Jacqueline Lerner
Project and data management and analysis of longitudinal research related to Autism intervention, community youth education, university engagement scholarship, and other grant-funded research outreach initiatives directed by Laurie Van Egeren, Director, Community Evaluation and Research Collaborative at MSU.
2010-2011 Consultant, Center for Statistical Training and Teaching, Michigan State University
Provide research methodology consultation to members of the University or community upon request within this unit of the in the Office of the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies
2001-2009 Research Associate, Department of Psychology, Michigan State University
Participated in evaluation of comprehensive community initiative. Served as primary investigator for the initiation of the project and later as a research consultant analyzing archival and original data using GIS and SPSS. Collaborators: Pennie Foster-Fishman, Laurie Van Egeren, Department of Psychology and University Center for Outreach and Engagement
2000-2004 Research Associate, Department of Family & Child Ecology, Michigan State University
Co-Primary Investigator and/or Research Project Manager on evaluations of multiple asset-based community research projects related to positive youth development, school climate, and out of school programs. Supervised graduate students and served on student dissertation committees. Charter member of the Community Youth Development initiative within the Department. Collaborators: Joanne Keith, Francisco Villarruel,
2000-2002 Research Associate, Community & Economic Development Program, Michigan State University
Conducted grant writing and evaluation of statewide Michigan Partnership for Economic Development Assistance activities delivered under federal grant from Department of Commerce. Collaborators: Rex LaMore, John Melcher
1995-2000 Research Project Manager/Research Assistant, Community & Economic Development Program, Michigan State University
Research Project Manager for Community Income and Expenditures Model project. Coordinated multidisciplinary team researching economic model of community-building, analyzed data using SPSS, conducted community-based data collection, created database of secondary data sources, supervised undergraduate student research projects, conducted focus groups. PI: Rex Lamore, John Melcher, Forest Sam Carter, Rene Perez Rosenbaum,
1993-1995 Research Project Manager/Research Assistant, Institute for Public Policy and Social Research; School of Labor & Industrial Relations, Michigan State University. Analyzed data using SPSS & LISREL, assisted in grant writing, supervised undergraduate student assistants, tracked budget of $100,000, coordinated multidisciplinary collaboration between researchers and Michigan State Family Independence Agency, maintained client database on 1200 mother-child pairs, coordinated interviews of mothers and children. PI: Ellen Ernst Kossek, Jacqueline Lerner
Technical and Professional Positions
1989-1991 Information Systems & Computer Center Support, Graphic Design Support
Mennonite Mutual Aid (Fraternal Benefit Society), 1110 N. Main, Goshen, Indiana 46526. Full-time position. Provided software training and support for clients using corporate IBM AS400 applications, maintained project management system with Data File Utilities, produced system flowcharts. Provided administrative support to art and graphic design department.
1989 Mental Health Worker
Oaklawn Hospital, 330 Lakeview Drive, Goshen, Indiana 46526. On-call position. Assisted nursing staff in patient care of adolescent residents.
1984-1989 Children’s and Student Library Services
Provided library services and programs to children (Goshen Public Library, Goshen, IN) and assisted students and faculty patrons (Goshen College, Goshen, IN; Taylor University, Ft. Wayne, IN)
Mennonite Mutual Aid (Fraternal Benefit Society), 1110 N. Main, Goshen, Indiana 46526. Full-time position. Provided software training and support for clients using corporate IBM AS400 applications, maintained project management system with Data File Utilities, produced system flowcharts. Provided administrative support to art and graphic design department.
1989 Mental Health Worker
Oaklawn Hospital, 330 Lakeview Drive, Goshen, Indiana 46526. On-call position. Assisted nursing staff in patient care of adolescent residents.
1984-1989 Children’s and Student Library Services
Provided library services and programs to children (Goshen Public Library, Goshen, IN) and assisted students and faculty patrons (Goshen College, Goshen, IN; Taylor University, Ft. Wayne, IN)