Kaleen Healey
About Kaleen Healey
Kaleen Healey is a Senior Researcher in Learning & Strategy at Mathematica, with a diverse background in educational research and program development. She has held various positions in organizations such as the Student Experience Research Network and RTI International, and she holds a PhD from Northwestern University.
Current Role at Mathematica
Kaleen Healey serves as a Senior Researcher in Learning & Strategy at Mathematica, a position she has held since 2022. Based in Chicago, Illinois, she focuses on research that informs educational strategies and policies. Her work involves analyzing data and developing insights that contribute to improving educational outcomes.
Previous Experience at Student Experience Research Network
Before joining Mathematica, Kaleen Healey worked as the Director of Strategic Outreach & Partnerships at the Student Experience Research Network from 2019 to 2022. In this role, she was responsible for fostering partnerships and enhancing outreach efforts to support student experience research initiatives.
Background in Education Research
Kaleen Healey has a substantial background in education research. She worked as an Education Researcher at RTI International from 2016 to 2019 and as a Research Scientist at the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research from 2012 to 2016. Her roles involved conducting research and analysis to inform educational practices and policies.
Educational Qualifications
Kaleen Healey holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Development and Social Policy from Northwestern University, which she completed from 2007 to 2012. She also earned a Master of Arts (MA) in Cultural and Educational Policy Studies from Loyola University Chicago. Additionally, she has a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Design from the University of Notre Dame.
Early Career in Education
Kaleen Healey began her career in education as a Teacher with Teach for America at St. Louis Public Schools from 2002 to 2004. She later served as Program Director at BUILD Chicago from 2005 to 2007, where she focused on program development and implementation.