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Lead the development of research protocols, instruments, and methodologies to ensure rigorous and ethical research practices. Manage the full lifecycle of research projects, including planning, execution, analysis, and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify research opportunities and translate findings into actionable insights. Supervise and mentor research and evaluation staff, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Develop and manage relationships with external research partners, consultants, and stakeholders. Ensure the dissemination of research findings through high-quality reports, presentations, and publications. Monitor and evaluate the impact of research activities, adapting strategies as necessary to achieve desired outcomes. Stay abreast of latest research trends, tools, and methodologies relevant to the field.

Ripple Effect

Principal Research and Evaluation Manager / July, 2017 — February, 2024

Design, conduct, interpret, and lead public health evaluation and/or communication qualitative and mixed methods studies for the NIH and CMS. Conduct analysis and train junior researchers to analyze interview and focus group data in NVivo. Expert NVivo trainer and user with 23 years of experience. Present to diverse audiences of senior program leaders, scholars, lay leaders, and community members on research approaches and outcomes of studies. Lead, write, contribute to, and provide technical support for federal and non-profit requests for proposals (RFPs), task order proposals, and rough orders of magnitude (ROM). Build new and maintain existing relationships with federal partners and clients through networking at conferences and events. Produce scientific and technical reports and PowerPoint briefings on study findings that include narrative and graphical components. Conducted over 150 reports and presentations.

ASHER CONSULTING LLC

Founder / January, 2005 — Present

• Oversee, design, conduct, and interpret qualitative and mixed methods research studies. • Present findings to multiple stakeholders (e.g., scholars, non-profit leadership, pharmaceutical industry staff, business leaders, and community members) at local and national conferences and association meetings. • Wrote proposals for RFPs for non-profit organizations and academic clients. • Established and maintained partnerships and relationships with university scholars, business leaders, and staff at local, state, and national organizations/associations.

George Mason University

Qualitative Analysis Research Consultant / March — January, 2009

• Created a university-wide qualitative analysis research consulting service for university researchers. • Trained faculty and doctoral students in how to analyze their data using NVivo. • Taught faculty and doctoral students qualitative research methods individually and in groups. • Collaborated with faculty and doctoral students on projects for publication, including researching theoretical frameworks, conducting literature reviews, performing data analyses in NVivo, and reporting the results of their research. • Built and maintained web pages for the university’s qualitative analysis service