Morgan Calhoun
About Morgan Calhoun
Morgan Calhoun is a Project Analyst at ECS with a background in political science and international affairs. She has held various roles in research, evaluation, and teaching, primarily at The University of Georgia and other organizations focused on humanitarian efforts.
Current Role at ECS
Morgan Calhoun serves as a Project Analyst at ECS Federal, a position held since 2022. In this role, Morgan conducts a portfolio-wide manpower study as part of internal monitoring and evaluation activities. Additionally, Morgan pursues business development opportunities to support ECS Federal's growth and client engagement. Responsibilities also include engaging in automation efforts to streamline business processes and improve efficiency. Morgan leads meetings to collect client feedback, which aids in innovating creative solutions tailored to client needs. Furthermore, Morgan develops dashboards using PowerBi to enhance reporting capabilities for clients.
Previous Experience in Research and Development
Morgan has a background in research and development, having worked at The University of Georgia as a Research Assistant from 2018 to 2022. This role involved various research activities over a four-year period. In 2020, Morgan briefly served as a Research and Development Associate at the same university for two months. Additionally, Morgan interned at the International Justice Mission in 2019, focusing on internal evaluation and learning for two months, and worked as a Refugee Resettlement Intern at World Relief in 2017 for two months.
Educational Background
Morgan Calhoun studied at The University of Georgia, where they achieved a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Political Science and International Affairs from 2018 to 2022. Prior to this, Morgan earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International/Global Studies from Covenant College, studying from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, in 2017, Morgan studied International Relations and Affairs at Universidad de Granada for 11 months.
Teaching Experience
Morgan has experience in academia, having served as a Course Instructor at The University of Georgia from 2021 to 2022 for nine months. This role involved teaching and guiding students in their studies. Furthermore, Morgan has been a Graduate Assistant at the School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Georgia since 2018, contributing to academic support and research activities over a six-year period.
Early Career Roles
Before pursuing a career in research and analysis, Morgan worked in various roles that contributed to their professional development. Morgan was a Team Member at Chick-fil-A Restaurants from 2012 to 2014 for two years and served as a Student Admissions Representative at Covenant College from 2014 to 2016 for two years. These early experiences provided foundational skills in customer service and communication.