Lorraine Cuddeback Gedeon, PhD
About Lorraine Cuddeback Gedeon, PhD
Lorraine Cuddeback Gedeon, PhD, is a Research Analyst at Catholic Relief Services in Baltimore, Maryland, where she has worked since 2023. She has a diverse background in education and research, holding a PhD in Ethics from the University of Notre Dame and experience in participatory research and program evaluation.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Lorraine Cuddeback Gedeon has served as a Research Analyst at Catholic Relief Services since 2023. In this role, she works in Baltimore, Maryland, focusing on enhancing program evaluation and impact measurement. She oversees survey strategy and best practices research for the Learning and Impact Team, aiming to improve constituent engagement. Her contributions involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective research methodologies are applied.
Previous Experience at Mercy High School Baltimore
Prior to her current role, Lorraine held the position of Director of Mission at Mercy High School Baltimore from 2020 to 2023. During her tenure, she was responsible for guiding the school's mission initiatives and fostering a supportive educational environment. This role allowed her to engage with the community and implement programs aligned with the school's values.
Academic Background and Education
Lorraine Cuddeback Gedeon earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Ethics from the University of Notre Dame, where she studied from 2012 to 2017. She also holds a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) in Theology with a focus on Pastoral Ministry, which she completed at the same institution from 2009 to 2012. Earlier, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Theology, Writing, and Theater from Loyola University Maryland from 2004 to 2008.
Experience in Higher Education
Lorraine has extensive experience in higher education, having worked at the University of Notre Dame as a Graduate Assistant in the Writing Center from 2010 to 2018. She also served as a Teaching-Scholar at the same university for 10 months in 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she was an Assistant Professor at Mount St. Mary's University from 2018 to 2020, where she contributed to the academic development of students.
Expertise in Research and Data Analysis
Lorraine possesses expertise in participatory research, project design, planning, data collection, analysis, and change implementation. Her skills are applied in her current role and previous positions, where she has focused on improving research methodologies and enhancing program effectiveness. She is also a Founding Member and UX Researcher at The UXR Lab, where she has been active since 2022.