Sonja B.
About Sonja B.
Sonja B. is a Senior Director of Research, Monitoring, and Program Evaluation at FIRST THINGS FIRST, where she has worked since 2015. She also serves as a Lecturer in Statistics at The George Washington University and has a strong academic background in psychology and marketing.
Current Position at FIRST THINGS FIRST
Sonja B. serves as the Senior Director of Research, Monitoring, and Program Evaluation at FIRST THINGS FIRST. She has held this position since 2015, contributing to the organization for nine years. In this role, she oversees research initiatives and program evaluations, ensuring that projects align with organizational goals and effectively measure outcomes.
Work at The George Washington University
Sonja B. has been a Lecturer in Statistics at The George Washington University since 2020. In this capacity, she teaches courses related to statistics, sharing her expertise in quantitative analysis and research methodologies with students. Her academic involvement reflects her commitment to education and the dissemination of knowledge in the field of statistics.
Educational Background
Sonja B. holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Cognitive Psychology and Neuroscience from the University of Florida, where she studied from 2004 to 2009. She also earned a Tytuł Magistra (B.A., M.A.) in Psychology from the University of Warsaw. Additionally, she studied Marketing and Consumer Behavior at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, further enhancing her academic credentials.
Previous Experience in Behavioral Science
Before her current roles, Sonja B. worked as a Behavioral Scientist and Account Director at Sentient Decision Science from 2019 to 2020. She also served as a Strategy, Insights, and Planning Consultant at ZS in Boston, Massachusetts, from 2018 to 2019. Her previous positions have equipped her with a diverse skill set in behavioral science and strategic planning.
Past Role at FIRST THINGS FIRST
Prior to her current position, Sonja B. was the Program Evaluation Project Director at FIRST THINGS FIRST from 2015 to 2018. In this role, she managed program evaluations, focusing on assessing the effectiveness of various initiatives within the organization. Her work contributed to the development and improvement of programs aimed at supporting children and families.