Margaret Houska
About Margaret Houska
Margaret Houska is the Associate Director of Schools Research at The George Washington University, where she has worked since 2023. She has extensive experience in research and development roles, including positions at Be The Match, Teach For America, and Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota.
Current Role at The George Washington University
Margaret Houska serves as the Associate Director of Schools Research at The George Washington University. She has held this position since 2023, working remotely from the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. In her role, she focuses on research initiatives that support educational programs and strategies within the university.
Previous Experience at Be The Match
Margaret Houska worked at Be The Match, operated by the National Marrow Donor Program, in two capacities. She served as the Prospect Research Associate Director from 2021 to 2023, following her role as a Prospect Researcher from 2018 to 2021. During her tenure, she contributed to research efforts aimed at enhancing donor engagement and support for patients in need of marrow transplants.
Background in Development Research
Margaret Houska has a strong background in development research, having worked at several organizations. She was a Senior Development Research Associate at Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she served as a Development Research Analyst at Monterey Bay Aquarium from 2015 to 2016, where she focused on fundraising research and donor relations.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Margaret Houska holds a Bachelor's degree in Applied Psychology from Northwestern University, School of Continuing Studies. She also earned a Master of Arts (MA) in Nonfiction Creative Writing from the University of New Hampshire, where she studied from 2002 to 2004. Her educational background supports her expertise in research and analysis within various sectors.
Experience in Educational Organizations
Margaret Houska has experience in educational organizations, including her role as a Pipeline Support Specialist at Teach For America in 2012. She also worked at Brown University in various capacities, including Stewardship Writer and Sr. Research Analyst, from 2006 to 2012. Her work at these institutions involved research, writing, and outreach efforts to support educational initiatives.