Heather M. Morrison
About Heather M. Morrison
Heather M. Morrison - Director of Survey Research and Operations
Heather M. Morrison serves as the Director of Survey Research and Operations. With over 20 years of experience, she is adept at managing large-scale, complex research projects. Her expertise covers both quantitative and qualitative data collection modes, ensuring the successful execution of diverse survey research endeavors.
Heather M. Morrison - Education and Expertise
Heather M. Morrison holds a Master of Arts degree and has a solid background in philosophy and psychology. She earned her master's degree in philosophy from Washington University in St. Louis and her bachelor's degree from Albion College in Michigan, where she studied philosophy and psychology. Her education has equipped her with significant analytical and operational expertise, which she applies to survey research.
Heather M. Morrison - Survey Research Projects
Heather M. Morrison has overseen numerous survey research projects. Notably, she managed the National Survey of Children’s Health for the National Center for Health Statistics, gathering data from up to 91,000 parent respondents per wave about children's health. Additionally, she directed the Survey of Pathways to Diagnosis and Services, collecting data from around 4,000 parents of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, and developmental delays.
Heather M. Morrison - Data Collection and Management
In her role, Heather M. Morrison develops and oversees all data collection activities for DIR, which include telephone, web-based, and field surveys. She also leads student assessments, classroom observations, focus groups, and in-depth interviews. These responsibilities span from sample design to data delivery, ensuring comprehensive management of survey research processes.
Heather M. Morrison - Publication Contributions
Heather M. Morrison co-authored the publication 'Improving Measures of Sexual and Gender Identity in English and Spanish to Identify LGBT Older Adults in Surveys,' which was published in LGBT Health, Volume 4, Number 6, in 2017. This work underscores her commitment to improving survey methodologies and inclusivity in data collection.