Nathan Varnell

About Nathan Varnell

Policy and Research Analyst with the Data Foundation\'s Center for Evidence Capacity, dedicated to improving government, business, and society through open data, evaluation, and evidence-informed public policy.

Experience

1. Policy and Research Analyst

   Data Foundation

   Jun 2024 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Executed a $400k rapid-response grant project monitoring the impacts of government restructuring to federal data, research, and statistics. Published monthly analyses of regulations, legislation, leadership transitions, and funding decisions for industry audiences.• Led the creation and management of a digital resource hub tracking federal compliance with key legislation, providing accessible resources and expert analyses to data and policy professionals.• Leads implementation of a $750k grant project to improve the coordination of national research on food security and nutrition issues. Convenes public health experts for focus groups and facilitates events to develop a learning agenda identifying opportunities for research investment and innovations in data practices. Coordinates timelines, deliverables, and communications.• Serves as lead consultant to the American Evaluation Association\'s Evaluation Policy Task Force, facilitating federal advocacy initiatives and delivering member communications and presentations.• Supports graduate fellows on research projects, coaching engagement with stakeholder organizations and editing deliverables for publication.

Education

• Texas A&M University

  Bachelor of Science

• The George Washington University

  Master's degree