Jillian Foley
SHE | HER | HERS
Policy Associate I
Education
- Master's Degree, Public Policy and Management, University of Southern Maine
- Graduate Certificate, Social Policy Analysis, University of Southern Maine
- Graduate Certificate, Research and Evaluation Methods, University of Southern Maine
- Bachelor of Arts, Sociology & Gender Studies, University of Rhode Island
Research Interests
- Youth justice
- Social inequalities and discrimination
- Gender and racial justice
- Maternal health and wellbeing
Jillian has over a decade of research, evaluation, and strategic planning experience in a variety of fields. Her expertise includes survey research and evaluation, data management, and data visualization. She is trained in intercultural communication and has content knowledge in social policy and justice, public systems, international education, and culturally responsive practices.
Jillian has a history of helping nonprofits better utilize data to make decisions about long-term, sustainable solutions. She is passionate about social justice and using data to inform policy changes.
As a member of the Place Matters team, Jillian works on a variety of projects focused on creating opportunities for system-involved youth and families to thrive in their local communities.
Expertise
- Survey design and analysis
- Program evaluation
- Data visualization
- Social policy analysis
- Strategic planning
- Program development
Selected Publications
Please review Jillian Foley's publications on Digital Commons.
Education
- Master's Degree, Public Policy and Management, University of Southern Maine
- Graduate Certificate, Social Policy Analysis, University of Southern Maine
- Graduate Certificate, Research and Evaluation Methods, University of Southern Maine
- Bachelor of Arts, Sociology & Gender Studies, University of Rhode Island
Research Interests
- Youth justice
- Social inequalities and discrimination
- Gender and racial justice
- Maternal health and wellbeing