Megan Shoji
About Megan Shoji
Megan Shoji is a Principal Researcher at Mathematica, where she has worked since 2022. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has extensive experience in educational psychology and human services research.
Work at Mathematica
Megan Shoji has been employed at Mathematica since 2014, holding various positions over the years. She started as a Human Services Researcher and worked in that role until 2021. Following this, she served as a Senior Researcher for one year before advancing to her current position as Principal Researcher in 2022. Her work is based in Oakland, California, where she contributes to research initiatives focused on human services and educational psychology.
Education and Expertise
Megan Shoji has an extensive educational background, having studied at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She earned a Master of Science in Educational Psychology with a focus on Quantitative Methods from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, she completed her Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology from 2010 to 2014 and obtained a Master of Science in Sociology from 2007 to 2010. Earlier, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Spanish Language from Pepperdine University from 2001 to 2005.
Research Experience
Before joining Mathematica, Megan Shoji worked as a Research Assistant on the project 'Social Capital and Children’s Development: An Experimental Study' at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2008 to 2014. This role provided her with foundational experience in research methodologies and data analysis. Her early career also included a position as an Assistant Language Teacher in the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) from 2005 to 2007, where she taught at Hachiken Junior High School in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.
Career Progression
Megan Shoji's career has shown a clear progression in the field of research. After her initial role as an Assistant Language Teacher, she transitioned to academia, where she gained significant experience as a Research Assistant. Her tenure at Mathematica has seen her rise from a Human Services Researcher to a Principal Researcher, demonstrating her expertise and commitment to advancing research in human services and educational psychology.