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Partnership for Public ServiceSenior Communications Advisor, Intergovernmental Personnel Act Assignment
Jan. 2016 - Dec. 2016Washington D.C. Metro AreaAs the Senior Communications Advisor, I advised the Partnership on internal and external communication initiatives. In this role, I successfully: • Contributed to the development and implementation of the Partnership’s communication and marketing strategy, which supports the organization’s key programs and initiative and drives mission impact across the organization. • Created the case studies of the Partnership’s agency-wide initiatives at the Departments of Education and Labor to convey how the Partnership has improved leadership capacity at the two organizations. • Demonstrated cross-functionality by developing social media strategies and implementing social media campaigns. • Contributed invaluable input on marketing ideas for the Partnership’s Excellence in Government Fellows program.
• Advised the Partnership on using plain language techniques to help clarify the organization’s materials.
U.S. Department of EducationEducation Research Analyst
Jan. 2008 - Aug. 2025Washington D.C. Metro AreaAs an Education Research Analyst (Program Officer), I managed research on education leadership, education policy, and highly mobile student populations, as well as training programs for undergraduate, graduate, and early career researchers. I worked closely with grantees to track project progress, provided technical guidance to ensure studies used strong research methods, and led outreach efforts to share research findings with educators, policymakers, and the public. I also handled contract administration for projects that supported research and administrative functions. Key Contributions: • Managed discretionary grant competitions and portfolios that advanced research and research training. • Ensured federally funded research met high scientific standards, followed regulations, and contributed valuable insights to the field. • Led communication efforts to translate research findings into useful information for policymakers, educators, and the public. • Served as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR), overseeing contracts that supported research operations and program administration. • Led and contributed to department-wide efforts focused on fostering an inclusive workplace, expanding opportunities for underrepresented groups, and improving policies related to employee engagement, workplace culture, and accessibility in hiring and employment. • Co-led the Plain Language Action & Information Network (PLAIN) — including plainlanguage.gov and the federal Plain Language Community of Practice — to improve clarity and accessibility in government communication.
Journal of Popular CultureMember, Editorial Review Board
Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2018
U.S. Department of EducationResearch Scientist
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2008As Research Scientist/Program Officer, I directed all aspects of the Education Policy, Finance, and Systems and Education Leadership research programs, including monitoring research activities and expenditure of 17 grantees. I also
• served as the Program Officer for the National Center on School Choice and the National Center for Postsecondary Research. • coordinated activities at the annual IES Research Conference and oversaw the planning of NCER workshops and technical assistance and working group meetings.
• directed the successful publication of NCER’s first major research report, “Effects of Preschool Curriculum Programs on School Readiness,” by serving as the Task Order Leader, collaborating with report authors, IES communications and outreach staff, and contractors to shorten the report’s production cycle, and ensure adherence to crucial publication deadlines.
Georgetown UniversityAdjunct Professor
Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2008Washington D.C. Metro AreaTaught the Politics of Popular Music course and the Mediating Political Issues course for the Communications, Culture, and Technology Masters program
U.S. Department of EducationAssociate Research Scientost
Jun. 2005 - Dec. 2007As Associate Research Scientist/Program Officer, I supervised the Education Policy, Finance, and Systems and Education Leadership research programs and oversaw research activities of 19 grantees, including 3 Office of Educational Research and Improvement grants. I also • served as Program Officer for the National Center on School Choice and the National Center for Postsecondary Research and provided guidance for Center research initiatives.
• led the publication of NCER’s first 2 publications, the “Encouraging Girls in Math and Science Practice Guide” and “Organizing Instruction and Study to Improve Student Learning Practice Guide,” by establishing publication cycles and infrastructure, directing publication from draft to final copy, and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
Syracuse UniversityAssistant Professor & Senior Research Associate
Jan. 2000 - Dec. 2005Conducted research on political communication, including media and public policy, press coverage of school reform, the politics of popular music and tabloid and magazine coverage of the presidency. Taught graduate and undergraduate courses on political communication, popular culture, public opinion, and American politics. Served as undergraduate student advisor.
Black Collegian MagazineContributing Editor / Freelance Writer
Jan. 2000 - Dec. 2002As contributing editor: Selected as the Project Editor for the 30th Anniversary Edition and solicited celebrities, actors, writers, artists, business leaders, and African American political leaders to be featured in 2 sections of the magazine. As freelance writer: Wrote profiles of successful African Americans (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=katina+stapleton+black+collegian)
St. Lawrence UniversityJeffrey Cambell Fellow
Jan. 1999 - Dec. 2000Educated students on the politics of popular music as well as on women and the political process.
Congressional Research Service, Library of CongressAnalyst in Social Legislation
Jan. 1998 - Dec. 1998
Duke UniversityResearch Assistant and Teaching Assistant
Jan. 1995 - Dec. 1999
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