Manpreet Dhillon Brar

About Manpreet Dhillon Brar

I’m a researcher and evaluator who believes that data should reflect real people’s…

Experience

1. Senior Researcher

   Vital Research

   Jan 2024 — Present

   As Senior Researcher at Vital Research, I lead the strategic development and implementation of evaluation projects across various sectors, including education, social services, and health. My work is grounded in culturally responsive and equitable evaluation practices, with a focus on using applied research for solution-driven insights for every project I work on. I oversee project design, manage large-scale mixed-methods evaluations, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure our research leads to actionable insights.In addition to driving business development, I supervise and mentor research teams, ensuring high-quality data collection, analysis, and reporting. I also lead the creation of evaluation frameworks that guide policy and practice for our clients, aligning with our commitment to equity.Key responsibilities: Lead and design equitable, culturally responsive evaluation projects Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement research and evaluation full-cycle projects Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting processes for up to 6 projects at a time Foster stakeholder engagement to ensure data-driven, community-centered insights Spearhead business development through networking and proposal writing

Education

• UCLA

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Education

  2014 — 2020

• UCLA

  Master's of Arts in Education, Human Developed & Psychology

  2018

• UCLA

  Bachelor's Degree, Psychology

  2011 — 2013

• Taft College

  Associate's Degree, Social Sciences

  2010 — 2011