Research Staff

Kristine Joy Bacani

admin — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 14:56:05 +0000

Kristine Joy Bacani

admin Thu, 10/22/2020 - 14:56

Data Collection and Analysis

Qualitative Research

Postsecondary Education

Research Project Coordinator

Bacani

Kristine Joy

Kristine Joy Bacani is a Research Project Coordinator at the Heldrich Center where she is involved in research on workforce development and program evaluations. Kristine has extensive experience working in higher education administration, most recently serving as the Assistant Director for the Asian American Cultural Center at Rutgers. She is currently in the Ph.D. in Higher Education program at Rutgers Graduate School of Education. Kristine holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, Riverside and a Master of Education in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs from the University of Southern California.

Telephone

848.932.1713

kristine.bacani@ejb.rutgers.edu

Linkedin Link

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristine-joy-bacani-m-ed-6a20a138/

Contributor Type

Research Staff

Amarachi Chuka-Maduji

heldrich_robb — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:06:17 +0000

Amarachi Chuka-Maduji

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Data Collection and Analysis

Mixed-Methods Research

Homeless Research

UX Research

Accessibility and Inclusion

Addictions and Mental Health

Research Project Assistant

Chuka-Maduji

Amarachi

Amarachi Chuka-Maduji is a Research Project Assistant at the Heldrich Center, where she is contributing to a project aimed at enhancing access to certified home health aide training opportunities for the New Jersey Department of Human Services. Amarachi’s experience has primarily focused on user experience research, and collaborating with the Division of Addiction Psychiatry at Rutgers University to understand the needs of the homeless population in New Jersey. Amarachi holds a B.A. in Communications and Media Studies from Caldwell University and a Master’s in Social Research and Analysis from Montclair State University.

Telephone

848.932.1071

amara.maduji@ejb.rutgers.edu

Linkedin Link

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amarachimaduji/

Contributor Type

Research Staff

Victoria Coty

heldrich_robb — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:06:52 +0000

Victoria Coty

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Data Collection and Analysis

Qualitative Research

Program Evaluation

Postsecondary Education

Student Decision-Making

Research Project Assistant

Coty

Victoria

Victoria Coty is a Research Project Assistant at the Heldrich Center where she is involved in research on education and workforce development. She is experienced in quantitative and qualitative research methods and project management. Victoria’s research interests include understanding how postsecondary education and workforce development policies and programs affect learners’ experiences and success. She is particularly interested in understanding the factors influencing individuals’ education and career choices.

Victoria holds a B.A. in Statistics and Sociology and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Higher Education from the Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University.

victoria.coty@ejb.rutgers.edu

Linkedin Link

https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-e-coty/

Contributor Type

Research Staff

Kim Deng

heldrich_robb — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 15:28:19 +0000

Kim Deng

heldrich_robb Mon, 07/29/2024 - 15:28

Qualitative Research

Equity and Inclusion

Race and Ethnic Studies

Marketing and Communications

education

Research Project Coordinator

Deng

Kim

Kim Deng is a Research Project Coordinator at the Heldrich Center. She holds a B.S. in Advertising/Public Relations from Ithaca College, an M.A. in New Media Arts from DePaul University, and is currently pursuing an Ed.D. in Education, Culture, and Society from Rutgers University Graduate School of Education.

kim.deng@ejb.rutgers.edu

Linkedin Link

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberley-deng/

Contributor Type

Research Staff

Brittney Donovan

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Brittney Donovan

admin Thu, 10/22/2020 - 14:56

Program Evaluation

Qualitative Research

Food Security

Research Project Coordinator

Donovan

Brittney

Brittney Donovan is a Research Project Coordinator at the Heldrich Center where she is involved in research on workforce development and program evaluations. Brittney has extensive experience in the nonprofit sector and with AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps. Brittney holds a B.M. in Music Education from the Crane School of Music and a Master’s in Public Administration from Marist College.

Telephone

848.932.1030

brittney.donovan@rutgers.edu

Linkedin Link

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittney-donovan-83923a138/

Contributor Type

Research Staff

Jimmy Green

admin — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 14:55:37 +0000

Jimmy Green

admin Thu, 10/22/2020 - 14:55

Research Design

Predictive Analysis

Data Collection and Management

Performance Measurement

Program Evaluation

Alternative Education

Career and Technical Education

Logic Models

Theories of Change

Research Project Manager

Green

Jimmy

Jimmy Green is a Research Project Manager at the Heldrich Center. He is primarily responsible for managing aspects of New Jersey’s centralized longitudinal data system, the New Jersey Statewide Data System.

Jimmy has primarily worked as a leader in performance measurement and evaluation for public and nonprofit organizations serving youth, with a focus in alternative education programs serving disengaged and disconnected youth, including Domus Kids, Newark Public Schools, and the Newark Opportunity Youth Network. He has conducted numerous studies — from quasi-experimental evaluations of youth program interventions, summative and formative analyses of student academic, social emotional, and workforce performance. He also has experience developing performance measurement systems that have aided organizations in becoming data driven and evidence based.

Jimmy holds a B.A. in Economics from Colorado State University and a Master’s in Public Administration from the School of Public Affairs and Administration at Rutgers University.

Telephone

848.932.1736

jimgreen@ejb.rutgers.edu

Linkedin Link

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-green-mpa-72786725/

Contributor Type

Research Staff

Khudodod Khudododov

heldrich_robb — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 12:01:15 +0000

Khudodod Khudododov

heldrich_robb Tue, 08/09/2022 - 12:01

Data Management

Data Analysis and Modeling

Machine Learning and Predictive Analytics

Research Project Manager

Khudododov, Ph.D.

Khudodod

Khudodod Khudododov is a Research Project Manager at the Heldrich Center where he is involved in research on workforce development and program evaluations. Khudodod has extensive experience in quantitative analysis methods, with an interest in the application of machine learning to social science data. He has previously worked at the Education and Research Center at Rutgers University and has over 10 years of teaching experience from Hunter College. Khudodod recently completed his Ph.D. in the Social Welfare program at the City University of New York. He also holds a Master of Social Work degree from Washington University in St. Louis.

Telephone

848.932.1493

khudodod.khudododov@ejb.rutgers.edu

Linkedin Link

http://www.linkedin.com/in/khudododkhudododov/

Contributor Type

Research Staff

Liana Lin

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Liana Lin

admin Thu, 10/22/2020 - 14:55

Data Collection and Analysis

Qualitative Research

long-term unemployment

Older Workers

Research Project Manager

Lin

Liana

Liana Lin is a Research Project Manager at the Heldrich Center where she focuses on research and technical assistance projects regarding workforce development, specifically issues that affect older workers and the long-term unemployed. Liana's experience has primarily focused on community economic development projects, with internships and research positions at public and nonprofit institutions. Liana holds a B.A. in Political Science from New York University and a Master’s in Public Policy from the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University.

Telephone

848.932.1721

liana.volpe@ejb.rutgers.edu

Linkedin Link

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianavolpe/

Contributor Type

Research Staff

Grace Maruska

heldrich_robb — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 13:48:29 +0000

Grace Maruska

heldrich_robb Fri, 07/01/2022 - 13:48

Project Management

Data Collection and Analysis

Qualitative Analysis

Program Evaluation

Research Project Coordinator

Maruska

Grace

Grace Maruska is a Research Project Coordinator at the Heldrich Center where they are involved in research related to workforce development policies and programs in New Jersey. Grace has extensive experience in qualitative research and project management. They received a Master's in Public Policy from the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University. Grace holds a B.A. in English Literature from the University of St. Thomas.

Telephone

848.932.1085

grace.maruska@ejb.rutgers.edu

Linkedin Link

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracemaruska/

Contributor Type

Research Staff

Kirsten Meidlinger

heldrich_robb — Fri, 10 May 2024 11:06:06 +0000

Kirsten Meidlinger

heldrich_robb Fri, 05/10/2024 - 11:06

Quantitative Research

Data Analysis

Research Project Assistant

Meidlinger

Kirsten

Kirsten Meidlinger is a Research Project Assistant at the Heldrich Center where she is involved in research on education and workforce development. Kirsten is experienced with software development, natural language processing, data analysis, and quantitative research methods. Kirsten holds both a B.S. and M.S. in Computer Science from Stevens Institute of Technology.

Telephone

848.932.1182

kirsten.meidlinger@ejb.rutgers.edu

Linkedin Link

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsten-meidlinger/

Contributor Type

Research Staff