Bria M. Berger, Lcsw
About Bria M. Berger, Lcsw
Bria M. Berger, LCSW, serves as a Research Manager at Feeding America, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in social work and research, having held various positions at institutions such as the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Current Role at Feeding America
Bria M. Berger serves as the Research Manager at Feeding America, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing research initiatives that support the organization's mission to alleviate hunger in the United States. Her work involves analyzing data and developing strategies to improve food assistance programs.
Previous Experience at University of Chicago
Bria M. Berger worked at the University of Chicago from 2012 to 2015 as a Research Assistant at the Survey Lab and the School of Social Service Administration. During her three years there, she contributed to various research projects, enhancing her skills in data collection and analysis within the social work field.
Experience at University of Illinois at Chicago
From 2015 to 2019, Bria M. Berger held the position of Project Director for the Women's (and Men's) Daily Experiences Study at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Over the course of four years, she managed the study's operations, focusing on the daily experiences of participants and their implications for social work practice.
Background in Social Services
Bria M. Berger has a background in social services, having worked at Chicago House and Social Service Agency in various roles. She served as a Program Development Intern and Mentor Coordinator from 2013 to 2014, and later as an Intensive Case Manager from 2014 to 2015. These positions allowed her to develop practical skills in case management and program development.
Educational Qualifications
Bria M. Berger earned her Bachelor's of Social Work (BSW) from Michigan State University, where she also studied Women's and Gender Studies as a minor. She furthered her education at the University of Chicago, obtaining a Master's of Social Work (A.M.) with a focus on Clinical Social Work and Research & Program Evaluation from 2012 to 2014.