Lindsay Ochoa
About Lindsay Ochoa
Lindsay Ochoa is a researcher specializing in education and employment at Mathematica, where she has worked since 2016. With a background in qualitative research and analysis, she has contributed to various studies aimed at improving early childhood education and workforce development.
Work at Mathematica
Lindsay Ochoa has been employed at Mathematica since 2016 as a Researcher specializing in Education and Employment. Based in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, she has contributed to various research initiatives over her eight years with the organization. Her work focuses on qualitative research and analysis, which informs study design options and enhances the understanding of program implementation.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Mathematica, Lindsay Ochoa held several positions in research and education. She worked as a Senior Research Associate at Hanover Research from 2014 to 2016, focusing on education practices. Additionally, she served as a Contract Research Assistant at GuideStar for two months in 2014. Her earlier roles include Property Manager at TenantAccess and Leasing Agent at Asset Campus Housing, both in Texas. She also worked as a State and Federal Education Policy Associate at the Texas Education Agency and as an Academic Mentor at The University of Texas at Austin.
Educational Background
Lindsay Ochoa earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Government & English Literature from Texas A&M University, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. She furthered her education at The University of Texas at Austin, obtaining a Master of Public Affairs (MPAff) with a focus on Economic and Education Policy from 2012 to 2014.
Research Specializations and Projects
Lindsay Ochoa specializes in qualitative research and has been involved in various significant projects. She worked on a study assessing the implementation and cost of high-quality early child care and education. Additionally, she participated in a project that utilized case studies to highlight innovative employment programs for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients. Her research also includes conducting systematic reviews, such as the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Evidence Review.
Training and Program Evaluation
In her role at Mathematica, Lindsay Ochoa conducts trainings for the Language Interaction Snapshot (LISn), an observational tool designed to assess language interactions in early childhood programs. She is also involved in a study examining the effectiveness and implementation of a program aimed at strengthening the pipeline of skilled workers in H-1B industries.