Lucia Farriss
Director, Research & Insights @Jobs for the Future (JFF)
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WORK HISTORY
Director, Research & Insights @Jobs for the Future (JFF)
Research and Insights for Grant-Funded Workforce Development InitiativesProvide strategic leadership across a portfolio of grant-funded projects focused on workforce development, program evaluation, and market analysis. Lead teams in qualitative and quantitative research to support decision-making for community colleges, workforce boards, and credentialing organizations. Collaborate with senior leadership on proposals and research strategy. Partner with national foundations to explore critical workforce development themes and promote cross-sector innovation.Strategic Development & Evaluation OversightLead strategy and execution of developmental evaluation for projects funded by the Truist Foundation and community colleges in NC and PA. Align student enrollment in high-wage, high-growth programs with regional labor market demand. Present findings to college leadership to support data-informed planning.Leadership in Data Strategy and ReportingOversee data dashboards and quarterly insights for the CA Employment Development Department’s Farmworker Advancement Program. Deliver “data in action” briefings to grantees and EDD leadership, translating findings into actionable recommendations.Market and Landscape Analysis for Strategic PartnershipsLead market analysis for the American Job Quality Study, funded by the Gates Foundation in partnership with the Family and Worker’s Fund, W.E. Upjohn Institute, and Gallup. Study available at Workforce Research DevelopmentDirect research for the Brendan & Helen Bechtel Foundation focused on advancing workforce strategies within the architecture, design, engineering, and construction (ADEC) sectors. Align insights with industry trends to create scalable, future-ready workforce solutions.
EDUCATION
The University of Southern Mississippi
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, International Economic Development
University of South Florida Muma College of Business
Master of Arts - MA, Economics
University of South Florida Muma College of Business
Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Economics
ABOUT LUCIA FARRISS
Director, Research & Insights
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