Colette M.
About Colette M.
Colette M. is a Research Analyst at the Justice Policy Center of the Urban Institute in Washington, D.C., where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in research and internships across various organizations, including the University of Virginia and Intel Corporation.
Work at Urban Institute
Colette M. has been employed at the Urban Institute since 2021, serving as a Research Analyst in the Justice Policy Center. In this role, she focuses on research related to justice policies and their implications. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Research Assistant in the same center from 2019 to 2020. Her tenure at Urban Institute has contributed to her expertise in justice policy analysis.
Education and Expertise
Colette M. is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at Vanderbilt University, with an expected completion in 2026. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Philosophy, Policy, and Law from the University of Virginia, where she graduated with the highest distinction as an Echols Scholar. Additionally, she studied at Sciences Po Lyon, which further enhanced her academic background in political studies.
Background
Colette M. has a diverse professional background that includes various internships and roles in research and marketing. She worked as a Global Marketing and Communications Intern at Intel Corporation in 2018 and held positions at the University of Virginia as a Research Assistant in the Department of Politics and as an Undergraduate Teaching Fellow in Economics. Her experience also includes a role as a Gender Violence and Social Change Intern at the Maxine Platzer Lynn Women's Center.
Internship Experience
Colette M. has completed several internships that have contributed to her professional development. In 2016, she interned with Ro Khanna for Congress as a Political Strategy and Communications Intern. Earlier, she worked as a Marketing Intern at Watermark in 2017. These experiences have provided her with insights into political strategy, marketing, and communications.
Early Education
Colette M. completed her high school education at Los Gatos High School, earning her diploma from 2011 to 2015. Her foundational education set the stage for her subsequent academic achievements at the University of Virginia and beyond.