Jennifer Hamilton
Senior Vice President, Education and Child Development @NORC at the University of Chicago
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Vice President, Education and Child Development @NORC at the University of Chicago
Chicago, IL, US
Leeds a team of 80 professionals across multiple locations to drive research activities in the education sector, contributing to a diverse portfolio.• Manages profit and loss responsibilities for the education department, overseeing business development, resource planning, and project management.• Collaborates with senior leaders to advance NORC’s mission and goals, ensuring operational excellence and strategic growth.
EDUCATION
The George Washington University
BA, English Literature
The George Washington University
MA, Education Policy and Human Development
University of Maryland
Ph.D., Evaluation, Measurement, & Statistics
SKILLS
ABOUT JENNIFER HAMILTON
Jennifer is the Senior Vice President and Department Head of Education & Child Development at NORC. With over 30 years of research experience, she has utilized her methodological training to enhance the educational and economic outcomes of young Americans. Jennifer is a respected leader known for her extensive management skills and creative problem solving.Jennifer actively engages with policymakers, practitioners, and other education stakeholders to ensure that research is practical and addresses real-world needs. Her deep knowledge and methodological expertise ensure that all projects are conducted with the highest standards of rigor and efficiency.As principal investigator on numerous studies spanning from kindergarten to post-secondary education, Jennifer leads initiatives such as a project aimed at creating a research and development ecosystem to provide educators with high-quality instructional materials. She also oversees evaluations of civics education programs to assess their impact on high school students\' civic learning and engagement.Before joining NORC, Jennifer was a senior scientist at Westat, where she enhanced the rigor and validity of over twenty i3 evaluations as a certified What Works Clearinghouse reviewer and managed various other education studies. Her ongoing motivation is to make a positive impact in education through research, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.
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