Emily A. Borawski

About Emily A. Borawski

Over a decade of professional experience working in applied research settings. Extensive…

Experience

1. Senior Research Scientist Consultant

   Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO)

   Apr 2022 — Present · Vail, CO, US

   Project Leadership & Strategic Oversight• Directed large-scale projects, including multi-state alignment studies (Alaska, Colorado, Kentucky, Indiana, Nebraska).• Successfully managed project budgets, timelines, and team deliverables, ensuring high-quality results.• Led focus group facilitation, survey development, and qualitative research, contributing to comprehensive final reports and presentations.• Developed study designs and evaluation criteria for alignment workshops, enhancing the alignment of state assessments with educational standards.Data Visualization & Analysis• Designed dashboards to support data-driven decision-making for hiring processes and operational improvements.• Created data visualizations, including PowerBI dashboards, translating complex data into actionable insights.• Led the analysis of survey and demographic data, ensuring clarity in final reports and technical documentation.Implementation Studies & Curriculum Evaluation• Led classroom observation studies, designed protocols, and developed surveys that provided critical insights into curriculum implementation.• Conducted comprehensive data analysis, including qualitative and quantitative data cleaning, to deliver actionable recommendations in reports.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives• Led the development of a DEIB-C framework to guide recruitment and item-writing processes, contributing to improved fairness and reduced bias in exam content.• Led inclusive conversations across diverse groups, gathering insights that informed DEI strategies and facilitated webinars for knowledge sharing.Cross-State Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement• Collaborated with state education departments and recruited facilitators for multi-state alignment studies, fostering strong partnerships.• Engaged diverse stakeholders in project development and reporting, presenting findings that influenced decision-making at state and national levels.

Education

• California State University-San Bernardino

  Master of Science, Industrial & Organizational Psychology

  2013

• California State University-San Bernardino

  Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (Summa Cum Laude)

  2011