Lama Hassoun Ayoub
About Lama Hassoun Ayoub
Lama Hassoun Ayoub is a Senior Researcher at Mathematica, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in research roles at the Center for Court Innovation and holds a PhD from Wayne State University.
Work at Mathematica
Lama Hassoun Ayoub has been a Senior Researcher at Mathematica since 2021. In this role, she engages in research that informs policy and program decisions. Her work focuses on equitable approaches to research and evaluation, emphasizing culturally responsive and community-engaged methods. She has contributed to various projects that align with Mathematica's mission to improve public well-being through data-driven insights.
Previous Experience at Center for Court Innovation
Prior to her current position, Ayoub held several roles at the Center for Court Innovation. She served as Deputy Director of Research from 2017 to 2018 and as Director of Interdisciplinary Research for a brief period in 2021. Additionally, she was a Principal Research Associate from 2015 to 2017 and a Senior Research Associate from 2012 to 2015. Her work at this organization focused on justice and community engagement.
Education and Expertise
Lama Hassoun Ayoub earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Wayne State University between 2018 and 2022. She also holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, completed from 2009 to 2011, and a Bachelor of Science (BS) from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, obtained from 2005 to 2008. Her academic background provides her with expertise in human services, justice, education, public health, and psychology.
Research and Project Leadership
Ayoub has led numerous federally funded projects, which include large multi-site evaluations, randomized controlled trials, quasi-experimental designs, and mixed-method studies. Her focus on equitable research methodologies allows her to bring together diverse partners, including policymakers and community members, to achieve shared goals in various sectors.
Teaching and Mentorship Experience
In addition to her research roles, Lama Hassoun Ayoub has experience in academia as an Adjunct Lecturer at City University of New York from 2012 to 2013. She also supervised the Mentors in Violence Prevention Program at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth from 2009 to 2010. Her teaching and mentorship roles reflect her commitment to education and community engagement.