Adriana Gonzales
About Adriana Gonzales
Adriana Gonzales is an International Research Associate at Mathematica, where she has worked since 2022. She has a diverse background in research and public policy, with previous experience in various roles across organizations focused on community engagement and development.
Current Role at Mathematica
Adriana Gonzales serves as an International Research Associate at Mathematica, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she contributes to the development of survey instruments and guides tailored for diverse stakeholders, including women and girls, teachers, farmers, healthcare workers, development partner staff, and government officials. She engages in conducting literature reviews and landscape scans to inform evaluation design and connect research with practical applications in the field. Additionally, she produces high-quality static and interactive visuals for various deliverables, enhancing the clarity and impact of research findings.
Previous Experience
Before joining Mathematica, Adriana Gonzales accumulated diverse work experience across various organizations. She worked as an Activities Attendant at Vail Resorts for three months in 2016, and as an Intern at ECDC African Community Center of Denver for two months in 2017. Additionally, she was a Corps Member at Jumpstart from 2016 to 2018, where she contributed to educational initiatives in the Greater Chicago Area. Her earlier roles included a Fellowship at Catapult Ideas and a Public Relations Representative position at The Bridge Initiative, both in 2015.
Educational Background
Adriana Gonzales has a strong educational foundation in public policy and anthropology. She studied at the University of Chicago, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Anthropology from 2016 to 2021. In 2022, she completed a Credential Program in Data Analysis at the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago. Her earlier education includes studying Foreign Languages and Literatures at Liceo G.D. Cassini in Italy and attending Colorado Connections Academy, where she completed her high school education.
Skills and Expertise
Adriana Gonzales possesses a range of skills relevant to research and analysis. She supports both quantitative and qualitative analyses using software tools such as Stata, R, and NVivo. Her expertise includes managing proposals and providing organizational support to project teams, which involves developing meeting minutes and tracking deliverable progress. She is also adept at producing high-quality visuals that enhance the presentation of research findings, ensuring that complex data is accessible to various audiences.
International Experience
Adriana Gonzales has significant international experience, having participated in the AFS Intercultural Programs as a Foreign Exchange Student in Sanremo, Italy, from 2013 to 2014. This experience enriched her understanding of cultural diversity and global perspectives. Additionally, she was a Global Scholars Program (GSP) Participant at the African Leadership Academy in 2015, further expanding her international exposure and engagement with global issues.