Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement (CERRA), Winthrop UniversityResearch and Program Evaluation, Interim Executive Director
Jun. 2008 - May. 2025United States, Rock Hill· Directed statewide assessment efforts to measure program effectiveness and advance teacher recruitment and retention.
· Designed and administered surveys, facilitated focus groups and interviews, and conducted mixed-methods analysis to inform strategic decisions.
· Built and maintained databases that streamlined data collection and enhanced performance tracking.
· Presented findings to legislators, policymakers, and community leaders, ensuring results were accessible and actionable.
· Provided training and technical assistance on evaluation models, data collection tools, and continuous improvement practices.
· Managed multiple projects concurrently, completing deliverables on time and within scope.
· Led operations and personnel during leadership transition, safeguarding organizational stability and performance.
Key Achievements:
· Redesigned program evaluation framework, increasing accuracy, transparency, and credibility.
· Delivered data-driven solutions that enhanced teacher retention and employee satisfaction across partner organizations.
· Authored widely cited annual workforce reports that elevated organizational visibility and directly shaped state policy.
· Introduced data visualization and survey technologies that modernized reporting and strengthened stakeholder collaboration.
