Connor J. Rooney, M.Ed.
About Connor J. Rooney, M.Ed.
Connor J. Rooney, M.Ed., serves as a Research Analyst in the Education & Employment Division at Mathematica, where he has worked since 2022. He holds a Master of Education from Boston College and has a diverse background in research, education consulting, and recruitment.
Work at Mathematica
Connor J. Rooney currently serves as a Research Analyst in the Education & Employment Division at Mathematica, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on research initiatives that aim to improve educational outcomes and employment opportunities. Prior to this, he worked as a Research Associate at Mathematica from 2021 to 2022, contributing to various projects that support evidence-based policy decisions.
Education and Expertise
Connor J. Rooney holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics, and Assessment (MESA) from Boston College, which he completed from 2020 to 2022. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a double major in Government & Legal Studies and Education, along with a minor in Economics from Bowdoin College, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. His educational background equips him with strong analytical and evaluative skills relevant to his research work.
Professional Background
Connor J. Rooney has a diverse professional background in education and research. He has held various positions, including Enrollment Management Assistant at Boston College's Woods College of Advancing Studies and Research Assistant at the Lynch School of Education, both in 2021. Additionally, he worked as a Director of Recruitment and Education Consultant at Carney, Sandoe & Associates from 2019 to 2021, and as a Senior Associate in Recruitment and Consulting from 2018 to 2019. His early career included an internship at the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office.
Internships and Early Experience
Connor J. Rooney gained valuable experience through several internships and early roles. He interned at the Harvard Graduate School of Education in 2016, focusing on programs in professional education. He also served as a Criminal Bureau Intern at the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office in 2017. His involvement at Bowdoin College included roles as a First-Year Proctor and a Student Member of Peer Health, contributing to campus life and student support.
Athletic Involvement
During his time at Bowdoin College, Connor J. Rooney was an active member of the varsity baseball team from 2014 to 2018. His participation in athletics reflects his commitment to teamwork and discipline, qualities that are beneficial in both academic and professional settings.