{"id":1023,"date":"2020-01-14T13:07:59","date_gmt":"2020-01-14T18:07:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/sociology\/?page_id=1023"},"modified":"2026-06-03T14:13:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T18:13:29","slug":"meet-our-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/sociology\/graduate-programs\/ma-in-social-research-and-analysis\/meet-our-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Our Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Our graduate students have gone on to work for an impressive list of companies such as <strong>Ipsos (2 students), Indeed, Audible, Numerator, SKIM, CMI Media Group (2 students), SimpsonScarborough, Maru\/Matchbox, United Teletech, Salesforce Associates, L&#8217;Oreal, Cyan Health, Prudential Financial, C+R Research, Isobar Marketing Intelligence, Sodexo, The National Institute of Early Education Research, Middlesex County Government, City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College, Hackensack Meridian Health &amp; Essex Community College.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><br \/>\n<iframe title=\"Video: Data Collection and Management Certificate (Online) at 麻豆传媒在线 with Karen Ramsden 2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f79qGag1noE?feature=oembed\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen style=\"width: 500px; height: 281px; border: 0px solid #000;\"><\/iframe>\n<p>Karen Ramsden, MA Social Research &amp; Data Analysis, Certificate in Data Collection &amp; Management<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><br \/>\n<iframe title=\"Video: Data Collection and Management Certificate (Online) at 麻豆传媒在线 with Katie Melz 2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VwXwU0EIkq8?feature=oembed\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen style=\"width: 500px; height: 281px; border: 0px solid #000;\"><\/iframe>\n<p>Katie Melz, MA Social Research &amp; Data Analysis, Certificate in Data Collection &amp; Management<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><br \/>\n<iframe title=\"Video: Social Research and Analysis, MA (Online or Hybrid) at 麻豆传媒在线 with Giovanni Exume 2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V8rM1WuFJQI?feature=oembed\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen style=\"width: 500px; height: 281px; border: 0px solid #000;\"><\/iframe>\n<p>Gio Exume, MA Social Research &amp; Data Analysis, Certificate in Data Collection &amp; Management<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><br \/>\n<iframe title=\"Video: Data Collection and Management Certificate (Online) at 麻豆传媒在线 with Billy Lyons 2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WhbTQxUBerc?feature=oembed\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen style=\"width: 500px; height: 281px; border: 0px solid #000;\"><\/iframe>\n<p>Billy Lyons, MA Social Research &amp; Data Analysis, Certificate in Data Collection &amp; Management<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><em><strong>Their job titles include Survey Research Specialist, Senior Market Analyst, DE&amp;I Strategist, Qualitative Researcher, UX Researcher, Research Associate, Data Strategist, Online Qualitative Researcher, Ad Tech Associate, Data Coordinator, Research Analyst, Clinical Data Coordinator &amp; Business Analyst.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read their bios or email them to learn about their experiences. We also feature their bios on<\/strong> <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/montclair_data\/\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/_dataanalysis\/\">\u00a0<\/a>&amp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/ma-social-research-analysis\">\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n<div><strong>Shahan Ahmed<\/strong> is an international graduate student pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program at 麻豆传媒在线, with plans to complete the Certificate in Customer Experience &amp; User Experience Research (CX\/UX Research) program in the summer of 2023. With a bachelor\u2019s degree in political science and previous experience as an intern at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangladesh, Shahan has a strong background in research, analysis, and policy-making. Currently working as a Graduate Assistant at the Department of Sociology at 麻豆传媒在线, Shahan is passionate about exploring various research methods and techniques to investigate complex social issues. He is particularly interested in the field of customer experience and user experience research, as he believes that understanding the needs and preferences of users is essential for creating effective policies and programs. In his spare time, Shahan enjoys reading books on politics and history, and volunteering for various community initiatives.<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:asanit1@mail.montclair.edu\">Taulant Asani<\/a> is a student in the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis and the Data Collection and Management Certificate programs. Taulant received his BA in Sociology from 麻豆传媒在线. He currently works as a graduate assistant for the Social Research and Analysis program. He applied for the Master\u2019s Degree because of his interest in research and data analysis and because this program is a stepping stone for a PhD in Sociology.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"bedoyaj@montclair.edu\"><strong>Jasey Bedoya<\/strong><\/a> is a student in the Data Management and Collection Certificate program.\u00a0 She earned her AS and BS in Business Administration and her MA in Counseling in Higher Education and Student Affairs.\u00a0 Jasey is the Assistant Director for First-Generation Initiatives in the Office of Student Belonging at 麻豆传媒在线, a brand new area focusing on supporting the first-generation college student population.\u00a0 She applied to the program to gain further skills and understanding in data analysis and research, specifically for program planning and evaluation.\u00a0 Outside of school and work, Jasey enjoys reading fiction books, hiking, paddle boarding, and traveling.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:boodoom1@montclair.edu\">Melissa\u00a0Boodoo<\/a> is a student in the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program. She earned her BA in Economics with a minor in Sociology from Rutgers University. She currently works as a Business &amp; Data Analyst where she provides insight into complex data to inform business decisions. Melissa applied for the Master&#8217;s degree because of her interest in research and to expand her knowledge on data analysis. In her spare time, Melissa enjoys reading books, watching mystery shows and creating arts and crafts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gita Bhushal Adhikary<\/strong> is a PhD student in Environmental Science and Management Program at MSU. She earned her Masters in Sustainability Science in MSU as well. Her research needs knowledge about surveys and she hopes to enhance her research skills by enrolling in a Survey Research course. She is also a mom of two kids: a nine year old girl and a 3 months old baby boy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:brnovict1@montclair.edu\">Teodora Brnovic<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is an international student from Montenegro pursuing the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program. She earned her undergraduate degree in Sociology and Italian Studies from Trinity College in Connecticut. Currently, Teodora works as a graduate assistant for her program, contributing to a longitudinal study on students&#8217; sense of belonging and resilience at 麻豆传媒在线 and assisting with various other research tasks. Teodora is eager to expand her research and analytical skills with the goal of pursuing community-based work. Outside of academics, she enjoys playing chess, reading, practicing yoga, learning languages, and attending stand-up comedy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:rosariop3@mail.montclair.edu\">Priscilla Burke<\/a> is a student in the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program. She earned her BS in Justice Systems and Political Science from 麻豆传媒在线. Priscilla initially joined the graduate program because she was interested in strategic crime analysis. Her main interest lies in perpetuating the importance of fact-based data to be used in policy for the betterment of our communities. Aside from being a graduate student, Priscilla enjoys hopping on flights on whims, eating new (spicy) foods, and making music playlists on Spotify.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"mailto:calabresel2@montclair.edu\">Lauren Calabrese<\/a> <\/strong>is a student in the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program. She earned her BFA in Creative Writing with minors in Marketing and Graphic Design from Roger Williams University. She currently works as an editorial associate for the academic journal, Contemporary Sociology at 麻豆传媒在线. Additionally, she is a co-chair on the master program\u2019s Creating Spaces committee, which helps connect students with industry leaders through webinars, panels, and networking events. She applied for the Master\u2019s Degree because she wants to strengthen her research and analytical skills, and ultimately help guide organizations in evidence-based decision making. Outside the classroom, she enjoys reading, upcycling furniture, and spending time with her dog, Yoshi.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:cruza7@montclair.edu\">Adriana Cruz<\/a> is a student in the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis and the Data Collection and Management Certificate programs. She earned her BA in Anthropology with a minor in Race and Ethnic Studies from Monmouth University. She applied for the Master&#8217;s Degree because she wants to ultimately work as a market researcher, consumer researcher, or UX researcher.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nicole Dennis<\/strong> is a student in the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis and the Data Collection and Management Certificate programs. She earned her BA in Communicative Sciences and Disorders at Hampton University. She is currently a Data Analyst for the Department of Health. She applied for the Master&#8217;s Degree &amp; certificate\u00a0 program because she wants to continue to expand her knowledge and skills in public health research and ultimately improve healthcare outcomes for underserved minority populations. Outside of work &amp; school, Nicole enjoys painting watercolor art, writing poems, and watching documentaries.\u00a0 She is also an avid reader (yes the Audible App counts).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gio Exume<\/strong> is a student in the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis Program. She graduated with a BS in Biology from Seton Hall University in 2020. Gio joined this program to develop her skills in research and quantitative methods, as well expand her knowledge base in sociology. Her senior undergraduate project looked at the use of agricultural waste as nutrient for algal biofuel, and she hopes to build a career in sustainability with the skills she learns from this program. Outside of school she likes to binge anime, read and cook.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:fedelic1@montclair.edu\">Crystal Fedeli<\/a> Crystal has a Master of Arts in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis, and a Master of Arts in Child Advocacy and Policy with a Child Public Welfare Concentration. She also holds a Data Collection and Management Graduate Certificate, Paralegal Certificate, and a Bachelor of the Arts in English studies. Crystal sits on the Planning Committee for Creating Spaces 2021 and sat on the Dean\u2019s Advisory Board at 麻豆传媒在线. Outside of the University, she sits on the Monarch Housing Homelessness Prevention Advisory Board; holds a County Committee person position in her local politics; and is a member of the Anti-Poverty Network, the New Jersey Coalition to End Homelessness, and the Garden States Leader Program. Crystal aspires to go on to earn a Master of Social Work, become a Licensed Social Worker, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and then to earn a Ph.D. in Public Policy, continuing to research effective and evidence-based treatments for Substance Use Disorders and to advocate for their implementation at a systemic level. In her free time, Crystal loves to hang out with her husband, 2 young children, and dog. She also loves to take nice long jogs, pushing her two kids in the stroller, with their dog King running alongside.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:franks1@montclair.edu\">Scott Frank<\/a> is a student in the Graduate Certificate in Data Collection and Management program.\u00a0 Scott earned his BA in Political Science at Tufts University and his MBA from Cornell University. He is currently a chief operating officer for Lanco York, Inc., a packaging company and is taking this program to increase his analytical and statistical skills.\u00a0 Scott is glad to be back in the classroom after 27 years and is looking forward to continuing his education.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Brooke Garlick<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is a graduate student in the MA in Social Research and Data Analysis program, as well as the Certificate in Data Collection and Management at 麻豆传媒在线. She holds a BA in Psychology from Susquehanna University and an MFA in Studio Art from 麻豆传媒在线. Brooke currently works in the Department of Art and Design at 麻豆传媒在线, where she manages scheduling, enrollment, and facilities use. She is particularly interested in applying her skills in data analysis and research to advance equity in higher education, with a focus on administrative practices and institutional effectiveness.<\/span><\/p>\n<div><span id=\"m_7095349805148250109gmail-docs-internal-guid-b257e576-7fff-ae8e-56c6-c39226ef1e59\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif\"><strong>Lisa Garrity<\/strong> is a student in the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program. She earned her BA in Anthropology with a minor in Psychology at 麻豆传媒在线. She currently works in Undergraduate Admissions with the Transfer student population. Her interest in the program originated from her desire to collect and utilize qualitative data while also incorporating quantitative methods. It is her hope to use the skills from this program to help make more data-driven decisions as she continues to work in the changing landscape of higher education. At the conclusion of this program, and the Data Management and Collection certificate, she plans to pursue a doctoral program and elevate in the higher education field. Her interests outside of the classroom are theme parks, scary movies, and hanging out with her husband and guinea pigs.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:gepnere1@montclair.edu\">Emma Gepner<\/a> is a Master&#8217;s candidate in the Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program. She received her BA in Communications (Public Relations and Journalism specialization), with a minor in Graphic Design from Monmouth University in January 2017. She is pursuing her Master&#8217;s Degree to gain the necessary skills to have a fulfilling career in social policy research. Her areas of interest include intersectional feminism, public housing, and criminal justice. Outside of class, Emma loves to travel and hang out with her puppy, Clementine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Melissa Gonzalez<\/strong> is a graduate of the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program, class of January 2021. She also earned a graduate certificate in both Data Collection and Management and Business Analytics and completed her BA in Psychology with a minor in Art and Design Studio from 麻豆传媒在线. She is currently a Research Assistant for the National Institute of Early Education Research. She applied to the MA program to further develop her quantitative and qualitative research skills and ultimately work in the field of social science research.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:luciagrattone@gmail.com\">Lucia Grattone<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is a first generation Uruguayan American student in the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program. They earned their BA in Sociology with a minor in Philosophy at the University of North Florida. They currently have a graduate assistantship in the Sociology department. Lucia&#8217;s main goal is to improve international education policies; she wants to help women &amp; girls have equal access to jobs and educational opportunities. She is also passionate about mental health wellness, exercise, spending time with loved ones, LGBTQ+ rights, and art.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:grossg1@montclair.edu\"><strong>Gabby Gross<\/strong><\/a> is a student at 麻豆传媒在线 earning her MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis and two graduate certificates in Data Collection and Management and Digital Marketing. She earned her BA in Sociology with a minor in Political Science from Florida Atlantic University. After graduating from 麻豆传媒在线, she is interested in market research analysis and consumer behavior.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:hojnoskij1@montclair.edu\">Jesse Hojnoski<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is a student in the MA in Social Research and Data Analysis program. She earned her BA in Sociology at the University of South Florida, and an MS in Information Technology Management from Indiana University &#8211; Bloomington. Jesse joined the program to develop her skills in research and quantitative methods, and is currently a graduate teaching assistant for Drs. Singh and Wang. In her spare time, Jesse enjoys reading, board games, and spending time with her husband and family in her home state of Michigan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:holmesc4@montclair.edu\">Casey Holmes <\/a>is a student in the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program. She earned her BS in Psychology from Iowa State University. She currently works as a Voting Rights Policy Intern at Future March where she researches voting legislation and creates social media campaigns to increase community involvement and raise awareness about voter suppression. Casey also helps manage the social media pages for the program, and works as a Barista at Starbucks. She hopes to someday work in Social Welfare Policy Research. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, fishing and hiking.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:hendershotj1@montclair.edu\">Joe Hendershot<\/a> is a MA student in the Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program. He earned his BA in Political Science and History from Rutgers University. He currently works for an environmental non-profit advocating for the Delaware River as well as democracy throughout the state of NJ. He is interested in advancing his data analysis and research skills to ensure the proper amount of resources are directed at the problems we face.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kylinn Kraemer <\/strong>is a graduate assistant in the MA Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program where she hopes to contribute to and learn more about research in the world of social science. She is also working towards the graduate certificate in Data Collection and Management. In 2021, Kylinn earned a BA in psychology from MSU and is currently a research assistant for The Talking Lab, a psychology lab on campus. She is also a student athlete on the Women\u2019s Soccer Team. As an undergraduate she was the president of and tutor with the MSU Petey Greene program, a club that supports the academic efforts of people who are incarcerated and impacted by the criminal legal system.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:inmac1@montclair.edu\">Crystal Inman<\/a> is a student in the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program. She earned her BA in Psychology from Rider University. She is a Program Assistant in the Research and Economic Services division of the New Jersey Education Association. The tools and skills developed from this program will be essential to helping her improve areas of member engagement and member organizing. Outside of her work and school, Crystal enjoys hiking, nature photography, and spending time with her family and pets.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:johnstons5@mail.montclair.edu\">Sara Johnston<\/a> is a student in the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program. She earned her BS in Finance with a Marketing minor at The College of New Jersey.\u00a0 She is currently a Customer Insight Manager at Audible.\u00a0 She applied for the Master&#8217;s Degree because she is interested in further developing her research skills and knowledge base to help advance in her career. She\u2019s also a huge NY Mets fan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Evans Kimani<\/strong> is a student in the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program. He earned his BA in Philosophy from Catholic University of Eastern Africa, MA in Project Planning and Management from University of Nairobi and PhD in Disaster Management and Sustainable Development. He is interested in policy formulation and projects evaluations in the development field.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Marina Karpovitch-Belov<\/strong> is a student in the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program and is interested to pursue graduate Certificate Program in Business Analytics. She earned her BS in Finance from State Belorrussian University of Minsk, Belarus. She has over 20 years of experience in various areas of Higher Education, including Admissions, Registrar and Institutional Research and Assessment. She has a great interest in developing further her skills in research, data analytics and visualization and applying them for educational assessment of learning support programs. She is trilingual, speaking Spanish and Russian. She is a great supporter of arts, especially theater, ballet and opera. She loves poetry and classical literature. She is a mom of two children and tries to maintain balance between work and family.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:laguempedos1@montclair.edu\">Sita Laguempedo <\/a>is a Research Assistant at the African Services Committee, a nonprofit organization. She is currently a student in the Masters in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program about to close out her Masters. She also gained her Graduate Certificate in Data Collection and Management. She received her bachelor\u2019s degree in Public Health from 麻豆传媒在线 in 2020. She is interested in public health research that could impact the policy to address and improve the health of the minority groups. She joined the program to build new skills in research and data analytics. She loves to cook during her free time. She is also a mother to a wonderful boy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:lotitoa1@montclair.edu\">Aileen Lotito<\/a> is a student in the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis and the Data Collection and Management Certificate programs. She earned her BA in Psychology from William Paterson University. She applied for the Master&#8217;s Degree because she wants to ultimately work as a researcher, though she hasn\u2019t decided yet which field she wants to go into (possibly something to do with neuropsychology) and is still deciding whether she wants to go into academia or commercial research. Her interests include anime, video games, and writing. Recently she has also started getting into arts and crafts and improving her sewing.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"il\">Claire<\/span>\u00a0Loughry<\/strong> is a graduate student in the Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program, as well as the certificate in UX\/CX Research and the certificate in Data Collection &amp; Management programs. She has a BA in Psychology from Seton Hall University. Currently, <span class=\"il\">Claire<\/span>\u00a0is a graduate assistant for Dr. Donoghue, working on support for the master\u2019s program and creating content for the program\u2019s social media. She also does work as a Social Media Manager outside of the university.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:lykesa1@montclair.edu\">Adelle Lykes<\/a> is a student in the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program. She earned her BA in Psychology with a minor in Neuroscience from Princeton University. She currently works as a System Analyst in the Software Department of Target Health, an eCRO specializing in paperless Clinical Trials.\u00a0 Her work involves developing, testing, and managing software used by hospitals for clinical trials.\u00a0 She applied for the Master&#8217;s Degree because she wants to be more actively involved in the research that she comes in contact with everyday.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"lyonsw1@montclair.edu\"><strong>William Lyons<\/strong><\/a> is a graduate student in the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program, as well as the Certificate in Customer Experience &amp; User Experience Research (CX\/UX Research) program. He has a BA in Sociology and a Certificate in Data Collection and Management, both from 麻豆传媒在线 as well. William is a research assistant, conducting environmental survey research at MSU. He also has a background conducting survey research for the United States Census Bureau. Currently, he is working on a study called &#8220;The Reading Habits of College Students,&#8221; in which he examines how MSU students interact with the bookselling\/publishing industry.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:magallonc1@montclair.edu\">Crystal Magallon<\/a> is a student in the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program. Crystal has an educational background in Sociology, Religious Studies, and Intercultural Studies from Elmhurst University in Illinois. She became interested in the MA program as she believes in the importance of data collection to influence social\/public policy. She hopes to achieve the crucial skills needed to develop evidence-based approaches to create a more equitable and just society. After completing the MA program, Crystal plans on pursuing a doctoral degree in Sociology.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:melzk1@montclair.edu\">Katie Melz<\/a> is a student in the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Fordham University. She supported a study examining a social-emotional learning intervention integrated with a systematic coaching approach as a research point person, classroom observer, and manager of several study-related data projects. Katie currently works as a research assistant in the Center for Research and Evaluation on Education and Human Services (CREEHS) at 麻豆传媒在线. At CREEHS, she supports the education team on the administration, analysis, and reporting of the New Jersey Middle School Risk and Protective Factors Survey. She applied for the Master\u2019s Degree because she hopes to expand her research skill set and explore education, communications, and social policy related topics. Within the program, she helped support the Forward STEP project and presented at the Creating Spaces 2021 Conference. Outside of class, Katie enjoys walking her puppy Korra, trying to cook, and virtual Jackbox nights with friends.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:menendeza5@montclair.edu\">Arianna Menendez<\/a> is a student in both the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program and the Graduate Certificate Program for Data Collection and Management. She earned her BA in Sociology with a specialization in Non-Profit and Community Development from The College of New Jersey. Currently she is a co-chair on the Creating Spaces 2021 committee. She is excited to further the research skills that she gained from her undergraduate experiences and to learn more about data analysis. She plans on pursuing a career in social policy focusing on the criminal justice system. When she\u2019s not in the classroom, she enjoys cooking\/baking, going on road trips and going on walks with her dog, Winnie.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lexy Martino<\/strong> is currently enrolled in the MA program in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis, and is also obtaining a certificate in Data Collection and Management. She graduated from Drew University in 2017 with a BA in Sociology and Spanish Language. Her interests are teasingly diverse, and she hopes to use her degree to incite social change as a practitioner of Public Sociology. Her personal heroes to date are Jane Addams, Kalle Lasn, Kurt Vonnegut, and Xena: Warrior Princess.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:kmcdaniels.1031@gmail.com\">Kahiya McDaniels<\/a> is a student in the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis and the Data Collection and Management Certificate programs. She earned her BA in Sociology with a minor in Economics from Hobart and William Smith Colleges. She currently works at Success Academy Charter Schools as a Sprint Associate, to help create specialized education plans for elementary students. She applied for the Master&#8217;s Degree because she wants to strengthen her data analysis and research skills.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:moncadaj1@montclair.edu\">Jennifer Moncada<\/a> is a student in the Graduate Certificate in Data Collection and Management program. Jennifer earned a BS in Nutrition Science at 麻豆传媒在线 University and a MPA from Walden University. She is currently a Senior Behavioral Scientist at the Nielsen Corporation. Jennifer applied for a graduate certificate to further develop her research skills. When Jennifer is not picking people\u2019s brain, she enjoys spending time with Sammy, her 4 legged son, and family.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/morillok2@montclair.edu\">Katherine Morillo<\/a> is a student in the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis, the Data Collection and Management Certificate, and the Business Analytics Certificate programs. She earned her BA in Advertising with a minor in Marketing from the Sacred Heart University, Puerto Rico. Katherine moved to NYC in 2017 and fell in love with the city. She applied for the Master\u2019s degree program to gain more experience in research and analytics as she is looking to work in market research, data analysis, or consumer behavior.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Mulhernm1@gmail.com\">Melanie Mulhern<\/a> is a student in the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program. She earned her BA in Family Studies and Human Development with a minor in Public Health from 麻豆传媒在线. She applied for the Master&#8217;s Degree because she wants to further her research skills in sociology and public health to ultimately create a better tomorrow for the disadvantaged in our society.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:murraym1@montclair.edu\">Mary Kate Murray<\/a> is a student in the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program. She earned her BA in English at 麻豆传媒在线. She is currently a Digital Producer at Pearson Education. She applied for the Master&#8217;s Degree because she wants to make a career change and work in market research.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"nguyenn6@montclair.edu\"><strong>Naomi Nguyen<\/strong><\/a> is a student at 麻豆传媒在线 pursuing an M.A. in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis. In addition to a master\u2019s degree, she is working toward three graduate certificates (CX\/UX Research; Business Analytics; and Data Collection and Management). Outside of class, Naomi is a Sociology Research Assistant for Dr. Sangeeta Parashar. Together, they study social inequalities in health and education. Before coming to 麻豆传媒在线, Naomi earned a B.A. in Medical Sociology and Neuropsychology from Stony Brook University. As an undergraduate, she was the web designer for the Humanology Project, an organization whose mission is to reduce the stigma around mental and neurological illness. By integrating her background in social science with her passion for computer science, she hopes to contribute to the advancement of medical technology. Her goal is to expand access to health care by helping companies improve their websites, software, and services.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:naikl1@montclair.edu\">Laurel Naik<\/a> is a student in the MA Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program. She earned her BA in English right here at 麻豆传媒在线. She currently works for the review journal, <em>Contemporary Sociology<\/em>, as an editorial associate at MSU. Additionally, she tutors writing across the curriculum (WAC) and works as a massage therapist on weekends. She wishes to strengthen her skills in social research, gain new skills in data analysis and UX\/CX, and is interested in working for nonprofit organizations. She is a night owl who loves watching educational videos on YouTube all night on anything from animals, to food, healthcare, astronomy, and soap making.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tamara Ogle<\/strong> is a student in the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program. She earned her BA in Sociology at 麻豆传媒在线. She is currently a Graduate Assistant at 麻豆传媒在线 for Dean Tamara Lucas of the College of Education and Human Services (CEHS). She applied for the Master&#8217;s Degree because she wants to work in Title IX and make higher education institutions safer for all. Ultimately, her goal is to use the knowledge gained in this program to earn a PhD.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:ohaniann1@montclair.edu\">Noushig Ohanian<\/a> is a MA student in Social Research &amp; Data Data Analysis. She earned her BA in General Sociology from William Paterson University. One of her goals is to gain experience in the analytical field and improve her research skills. Her concentrations will focus on market\/consumer research. In her free time she runs a small side business of chocolate making which she enjoys.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:parkr3@mail.montclair.edu\">Richard Park<\/a> is a student in the Social Research &amp; Data Analysis M.A. program. He earned his Bachelor&#8217;s degree in International Business at 麻豆传媒在线. He is currently working as a Marketing Intern at Sony Professional Solutions of America. He applied for the Master&#8217;s degree to gain a stronger understanding in business analytics and social policy research.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/perezd25@montclair.edu\">Dulce Perez<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is a graduate student pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program at 麻豆传媒在线, with plans to complete the Certificate in Customer Experience &amp; User Experience Research (CX\/UX Research). Dulce earned her Bachelor\u2019s degree at 麻豆传媒在线 in Family Science and Human Development with a focus in Family services. Dulce has a graduate assistantship as a Research assistant in the Sociology department. Dulce is eager to learn more about data analysis and wrangling through the program, which will come in handy for her background of sociology and research. In her spare time Dulce likes to read about historical fiction, watch documentaries, and research. Dulce looks forward to her career in qualitative research and the skills she\u2019ll apply from the program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:pullems1@montclair.edu\">Shamecia Pullem<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is a student at 麻豆传媒在线 pursuing an M.A. in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis. In May 2025, she received her certificate in Data Collection and Management. Alongside classes, Shamecia is a Research Assistant for Dr. Sheetal Ranjan at the Healthcare Approaches to Justice Collaborative. She aids the Collaborative in research focusing on community evaluation and violence prevention. She also works with the Center for Academic Success and Tutoring as a Red Hawks Rising SI Mentor. She guides high school students through their college courses provided by the Red Hawks Rising program. Before her time at 麻豆传媒在线, Shamecia earned a B.A. in Psychology &amp; Creative Writing at Knox College. As an undergraduate, she served as a McNair and TRIO scholar. Her goal is to investigate factors that encourage gaps in access in hopes to provide more equal opportunities for individuals in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Anthony Ramirez<\/strong> is a highly motivated and experienced marketing professional, passionate about leveraging data and customer insights to drive effective marketing and business strategies. He has a strong research, analysis, and project management background and is proficient in various research methods and techniques. Anthony is pursuing an MBA and professional certificate in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis at 麻豆传媒在线, focusing on business analytics and data collection and management. As a Consumer Insights professional at Midea America Corp, Anthony is responsible for developing intake and execution processes, collecting and analyzing data, and providing competitive analysis reports when requested. He also has experience designing surveys, conducting interviews and focus groups, and using statistical software. He is eager to continue developing his skills and knowledge in market research and data analytics and is excited to apply his expertise to new challenges and opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"mailto:ramsdenk@montclair.edu\" target=\"_blank\">Karen Ramsden<\/a> is Market Research\u00a0Analyst in the Division of Communications and Marketing\u00a0 at 麻豆传媒在线. Her current position plays a crucial role in conducting and overseeing various research projects and studies, as well as vendor management. Most recently Karen was research and projects specialist in Sprague Library where she managed projects, and various research studies for both the library and University as a whole. She completed the Data Collection and Management Certificate in Spring 2018 and the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis in 2021. She expects to complete the UX\/CX certificate in summer 2023.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dina Rezk<\/strong> is a student in the MA Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program. She earned her BA in Linguistics at 麻豆传媒在线 in 2019 and has been working professionally for the University since. Most recently, Dina transitioned into a new role as the Coordinator for CRM Data and Technology at Undergraduate Admissions. She hopes to apply the skills she\u2019s gained from the program to create more strategic marketing and yield campaigns to prospective students. She has also completed the graduate certificate in Data Collection and Management and is pursuing the graduate certificate in Business Analytics.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Elizabeth Rivera<\/strong> is a student in the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis and the Data Collection and Management Certificate programs. She earned her BA in Sociology with a minor in Psychology from 麻豆传媒在线. She applied for the Master&#8217;s Degree because she wants to work with data and research as a market researcher or as a data analyst. She is currently learning R and Python during her spare time. She hopes it\u2019ll be a step closer to becoming a data scientist in the long run.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:peterrodrig97@gmail.com\">Peter Rodrig-Zoppo III<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is a graduate student in the Data Management and Collection certificate program. Peter earned both his BA and MA at 麻豆传媒在线 in Political Science, and Law and Governance. He is currently an adjunct professor at Felician University and Berkeley College where he teaches political science and legal studies courses respectively. Peter plans to continue his education and further his career by earning a PhD in Political Science. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:rudere1@montclair.edu\">Elise Ruder<\/a> is a student in the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program. She earned her BA in Education at the University of Florida and is currently a Management Information Systems Coordinator at the West Orange Public School District. She applied for the MA Degree in Social Research and Analysis because she believes it will allow her to gain the necessary skills to fulfill her career goals of helping develop effective educational programs for students in need.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:ruyh1@mail.montclair.edu\">Heather Ruy<\/a> is a student in the Data Collection and Management Certificate Program.\u00a0 Heather earned her BS in Music Business at the University of Colorado, Denver.\u00a0 She currently works in advocacy for The State of New Jersey and is interested in developing skills in research and data analysis to improve social policy and advance socio-economic equality.\u00a0 In her spare time, Heather enjoys taking spontaneous road trips, hiking with her dogs, and freelancing in music production.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Acostag4@montclair.edu\">Gabriela (Acosta) Salomon<\/a> is a student in the MA Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program. She earned her BA in Social Sciences from Ramapo College. She has an extensive and diverse range of experience, including positions as an Insurance and Retirement Plan Specialist with RMR Wealth Builders, Inc., where, among other things, she monitored clients&#8217; insurance coverages to ensure that changing needs were met; Office Manager at the same firm; and Childcare Site Team Member at the Meadowlands Area YMCA. Most recently, she has joined the team at Cyan Health as an Account Coordinator. She is excited to continue to develop her research skills and gain more experience.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:sandovalg1@montclair.edu\">Genesis Sandoval<\/a> is a student in the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program. She earned her BA in Anthropology and Sociology with a minor in Africana Studies at Stockton University. She is currently a graduate assistant for the Social Research and Analysis program. Her areas of interest include race and ethnicity, migration studies, food insecurity and community engagement. Outside of the classroom Genesis is an aspiring photojournalist with a focus on portrait and street photography.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:santnerj1@montclair.edu\">Julie Santner<\/a> is a student in the MA for Social Research &amp; Data Analysis Program. She earned her BA in Psychology with a minor in Marketing at Kean University. She applied for the Master\u2019s degree because she wants to work as a Market Research Analyst before earning her PhD in Industrial Organizational Psychology. Her ultimate goal in life is to gain knowledge and a better understanding of people.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Emily Sebiri<\/strong> is a graduate student at 麻豆传媒在线 in the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program, as well as the Certificate in Customer Experience &amp; User Experience Research (CX\/UX Research) program. She has a BA in Sociology and Writing &amp; Communication studies from Drew University. Emily is an experienced social media marketer and assistant with a demonstrated history of creating and managing media sites, including Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. In addition, she works on strategic media planning, website design, and content communications for non-profit organizations E-School For Girls and Move Over Breast Cancer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:shawk@montclair.edu\">Kevin Shaw<\/a> received a Certificate in Data Collection and Management in 2021 and completed their MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis in 2022. They enrolled in these programs to advance their career in applied research by enhancing their abilities to analyze and interpret data from a variety of sources and to present such findings in meaningful and effective ways. Their experiences as a student supported this through connecting them with engaged and supportive professors, leaders in the fields of social and organizational policy and practice, and a network of peers committed to driving change through applied social sciences. Kevin currently works at the Center for Research and Evaluation on Education and Human Services (<span id=\"m_3573812873936517348m_-8381451206733947755:20d.1\" role=\"menuitem\">CREEHS<\/span>) at 麻豆传媒在线. In their role, they support program planning and improvement of a federally funded, statewide nutrition education program by providing insights and recommendations derived from its implementation and outcomes data, publicly available sociodemographic and health data, and engaging collaboratively with program staff and other stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:siclarir1@montclair.edu\">Rebecca Siclari<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is a student in the MA Social Research and Data Analysis program. She earned her BA in Mathematics from 麻豆传媒在线. Rebecca joined this program after many discussions and recommendations with previous advisors and professors to enhance her Mathematics degree. She is currently working as a Graduate Assistant on the Sense of Belonging Survey at 麻豆传媒在线 as well as many other tasks. After graduating, she hopes to use her skills to land a job locally, to begin her career path. Rebecca enjoys going on walks, going to yoga with her sister, and spending quality time with friends and family, especially at the beach in the summer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:steimlea1@mail.montclair.edu\">Ash Steimle<\/a> is a student in the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis and the Data Collection and Management Certificate programs. They earned their Bachelor\u2019s in Psychology and Gender, Sexuality, and Women\u2019s Studies from 麻豆传媒在线 in December 2017. They are currently working as a Graduate Assistant for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Some of their research interests include media, popular culture, and gender and sexuality studies. In their ample free time, Ashley enjoys playing Animal Crossing, walking their dog, and watching the Sharknado movies.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/tarannuna1@montclair.edu\">Aisha Tarannun<\/a> is a student in the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis. She earned her BS in Marketing from Stockton University in 2020. In her free time, Aisha does freelance writing for various companies to promote their services and products. She is excited to begin the program and looks forward to doing research on social policy and becoming immersed in the world of market research as well.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:crystal.breton@gmail.com\">Crystal Tejada-Breton<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is a graduate student in the combined BA\/MA in Sociology &amp; Social Research &amp; Analysis program, class of January 2025 (because why stop at one degree when you can collect two!) Her research experiences have taken her from the nonprofit world to the philanthropic sphere, where she has used data to push for equity and social justice&#8211; which is precisely where her passion lies. She\u2019s been a fellow with the Historia Orales de los Latinos y Archivo Digital (HOLA) team at 麻豆传媒在线 for over a year, conducting interviews, developing and managing relationships with local Latino organizations, and keeping the center\u2019s website up to date with more of the community&#8217;s stories. Think of her as a storyteller, but with spreadsheets. In her spare time, you can find Crystal lost in a historical fiction novel, fostering puppies, and creating memories with her husband and two kids.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Melanie Tolomeo<\/strong> is a student in the MA Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program. She is currently a Salesforce consultant at Traction on Demand, working with large nonprofits to implement cloud technology.\u00a0 She hopes to use her analysis skills to help nonprofits glean insights from their data. She also does volunteer UX research for an open source software project. In her free time she likes to knit, do yoga, and read.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:treadwellm1@montclair.edu\">Matthew Treadwell<\/a> is a student currently enrolled in the MA program for Social Research &amp; Data Analysis. He is also enrolled within the business analytics and data management and collection certificate programs. Matthew earned his bachelor\u2019s degree in Economics from Stockton University. He applied for the Master\u2019s degree in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis to increase his abilities in gathering and analyzing data, in hopes to gain a position within the market research realm of the private sector. In his free time, Matthew loves to play basketball and considers himself a foodie, as he constantly seeks out new food to try, rate and review.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:vicarij1@montclair.edu\">James Vicari<\/a> is a student in the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program. He earned his BA in Economics with a minor in Political Science at Stockton University. He applied for the Master&#8217;s Degree because he&#8217;s interested in writing about social policy research for a Think Tank or a Political Campaign. In his spare-time, he watches his beloved New York Mets.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:welandz1@montclair.edu\">Zack Weland<\/a> is a graduate of the MA in Social Research &amp; Data Analysis program. He received his BA in Sociology with a minor in Biology from Duquesne University in 2020. He is currently working as a Survey Research Specialist for the data and technology company, Numerator. 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