Jessica C.

Develops, implements, and evaluates strategies to drive economic opportunity, long-term social impact, and cross-functional relationships, by resolving policy and operational issues with data-driven initiatives.

Role
Research Consultant at Urban Institute
Location
Berkeley, CA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Jessica C.

An endlessly curious professional with extensive research and strategy development experience, nothing excites me more than resolving an issue by gathering varying viewpoints, and analyzing the results with a people-centered mindset. I prioritize evaluating and aligning the relationships between the mission, vision, goals, and strategies of companies and projects, and known for conceptualizing novel processes and solutions that ensure equal success in the short- and long-term. Proactive and creative, I actively consider an issue from all sides and easily adjust my approach when I get new information; whatever the problem may be, I don’t shrink from a challenge—I jump headfirst into every new venture. Candid, genuine, and straightforward, I am often the go-to person for providing advice and guidance to my team members. I enjoy working with a variety of people from across teams and learning how to leverage strengths to improve project management and daily operations. Developing my team members’ professional skills and ensuring that they are properly appreciated is one of my top priorities as a leader and an encouraging collaborator. Turning understanding into action, I change the way different groups of people see or navigate within the world while promoting equitable growth across diverse programs, departments, and communities. For my next opportunity, I hope to leverage my research experience to build strategic, sustainable partnerships and create data-backed decision-making processes as a hands-on leader. I’d love to learn more about available opportunities or to share more about my diverse background—let’s connect!

Experience

  1. Research Consultant

    Urban Institute

    Dec 2022 — Present · Washington, DC, US

    Design analysis on financial well-being of young adults as part of Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Southern Partnership to Reduce Inequality. Write a brief with focus on age, geography, and behavioral influences of alternative financial products Consult with experts in the field, present progress for peer review, and participate in grant related meetings

Education

  • University of California, Berkeley

    Master of Arts - MA, Sociology

    2015 — 2017

  • UNH Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics

    Bachelor of Science - BS, Economics

    2004 — 2008

  • University of New Hampshire

    Bachelor's Degree, Political Science, Women's Studies

    2004 — 2008

  • University of Michigan

    Master of Public Policy

    2012 — 2014

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