User:Jo Ann Gray-Murray

I am an experienced community-based qualitative field researcher who works on-site to provide analytical and strategic feedback in findings, conclusions and recommendations for project/program planning, accountability and improvement. Specializing in • Collaborative preparation and execution of field research protocols; • Accurate and complete collection of data in the field, including, but not limited to surveys and interviews, ethnography, focus groups, rapid assessment techniques, document and secondary data analysis; and • In-depth analysis and synthesis of key project/program results and themes that generate insightful feedback. Through developmental, collaborative and participatory techniques, all funders, staff, stakeholders and others are enabled to account for, better understand, monitor, evaluate and adapt program/project design and implementation for improved performance and results.

In addition to earning bachelor's and master's degrees from Vassar College and Harvard University's Graduate School of Education respectively and a doctoral degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Urban and Regional Planning, I have received certificates in socially responsible, collaborative design from Archeworks, Inc. and the National Charrette Institute, Inc. Certificate.