Geoffrey Kerr, PhD
About Geoffrey Kerr, PhD
Geoffrey Kerr, PhD, serves as the Director of Data Impact at Catalyst Inc., where he focuses on survey design and evaluating impacts related to gender and racial bias. He has an extensive academic background in psychology, holding a PhD from the University of Colorado Boulder and experience in various research roles across multiple institutions.
Current Role at Catalyst Inc.
Geoffrey Kerr serves as the Director of Data Impact at Catalyst Inc. since 2021. In this role, he focuses on designing surveys and evaluating their impact, particularly concerning gender and racial bias. His work aims to provide insights that help organizations understand and address these critical issues through data-driven approaches.
Previous Experience in Academia
Geoffrey Kerr has extensive experience in academic roles. He worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Colorado Boulder from 2009 to 2010 and again from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, he served as a Research Assistant at the same institution from 2010 to 2013. Earlier in his career, he was an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Missouri from 2005 to 2006 and held the position of Lead Research Assistant from 2006 to 2008.
Research and Advisory Roles
In addition to his academic roles, Geoffrey Kerr has worked as a Research Fellow at Catalyst Inc. from 2019 to 2021. He also served as a Research Advisor at Wyzant from 2016 to 2019. His research experience includes utilizing implicit measures and reaction time measures to explore social psychology phenomena.
Educational Background
Geoffrey Kerr holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Psychology and Neuroscience from the University of Colorado Boulder, which he completed from 2013 to 2016. He also earned a Master of Science (MS) in Psychology from New York University in 2009 and a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Social Psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder from 2009 to 2012. He completed his Bachelor's degree in Psychology at the University of Missouri-Columbia from 2004 to 2008.
Specializations and Skills
Geoffrey Kerr specializes in research related to gender and racial bias, focusing on helping individuals affected by these issues through data analysis. He possesses strong writing, analytical, and organizational skills, which enhance the effectiveness of his research initiatives.