Hope Sommerfeldt
Director of Research Science | Leading teams to transform complex data into stories that inspire and drive action
- Role
- Director, Research Science at ICF
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Hope Sommerfeldt
Research Director with 15+ years of experience transforming complex data into meaningful,…
Experience
Director, Research Science
Apr 2024 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Successfully direct large-scale research and evaluation projects, contributing to existing evidence base, driving continuous quality improvement, and translating findings into actionable insights. • Directs large evaluation projects and project tasks for CDC and SAMHSA programs including design, implementation, and oversight.• Cultivates high-performing teams, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on collaboration, fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and shared commitment.• Leads strategic growth for public health domain, aligning research priorities with broader business objectives.• Secured multimillions in contracts by driving business development efforts and collaborating with internal teams and external content and subject matter experts.• Mentors junior staff, fostering technical acumen, consulting expertise, and interpersonal skills.• Creates compelling dissemination materials including peer-reviewed manuscripts, conference presentations and stakeholder reports.• Ensures rigorous compliance with IRB protocols, data protection standards, and other regulatory frameworks to uphold integrity and safeguard sensitive information.
Skills
- Program Management
- Workshop Facilitation
- Training
- Microsoft Office
- Non-Profits
- Policy Analysis
- Formation
- Research
- Public Health
- Data Analysis
- Volunteer Management
- Process Improvement
- Qualitative Research
- Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Spss
- Nonprofits
- Community Outreach
- Analysis
- Government
- Strategic Planning
- Program Evaluation
- Program Development
- Statistics
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