Courtney Nelson Hatley
About Courtney Nelson Hatley
Courtney Nelson Hatley is a Senior Business Research Analyst at the American Chemical Society, where she has worked since 2022. She specializes in quantitative and qualitative research, having previously collaborated with political candidates and non-profit organizations in Washington, DC.
Work at American Chemical Society
Courtney Nelson Hatley has served as a Senior Business Research Analyst at the American Chemical Society since 2022. In this role, she manages and supports various research projects across multiple divisions within the organization. Her contributions assist colleagues in making data-driven decisions, thereby enhancing the overall effectiveness of the society's initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Courtney Nelson Hatley earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science with a focus on Survey Methodology from North Carolina State University, where she studied from 2013 to 2015. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her research skills. She is proficient in several software tools, including Rstudio, Tableau, Qualtrics, SQL, Microsoft Office products, and SPSS, and is dedicated to expanding her programming skills and learning new statistical software platforms.
Background
After relocating to Washington, DC, Courtney Nelson Hatley worked with various political candidates, non-profit organizations, and issue-based groups. Her focus was on achieving their goals through both quantitative and qualitative research methods. This experience has equipped her with a diverse skill set in research and analysis.
Research Experience at Pew Research Center
Courtney gained extensive experience while working at Pew Research Center, where she focused on fielding cross-national surveys. She developed expertise in best practices related to sample design, implementation, quality control, weighting data, and comparing results, which are critical components of effective research methodology.
Internship with PackPoll
Courtney completed a two-year internship with PackPoll, a student research organization at North Carolina State University. During this time, she conducted representative surveys on the student body, gaining practical experience in survey research and data collection methods.