Evelyn Mc Coy
About Evelyn Mc Coy
Evelyn McCoy serves as the Training and Technical Assistance Manager at the Urban Institute, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in research and education, holding a Master's Degree in Sociology with a focus on Development and Public Policy from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú.
Work at Urban Institute
Evelyn McCoy has been serving as the Training and Technical Assistance Manager at Urban Institute since 2020. In this role, she leads the development and delivery of training and technical assistance to jurisdictions across the United States, focusing on guiding justice reform efforts. Prior to her current position, she worked at Urban Institute as a Research Associate II from 2016 to 2017 and as a Research Associate from 2018 to 2019. Her experience at Urban Institute spans multiple roles, contributing to her expertise in translating research into practical applications for stakeholders.
Education and Expertise
Evelyn McCoy holds a Master's Degree in Sociology with a concentration in Development and Public Policy from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, where she studied from 2014 to 2015. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in Spanish, Music, and Latin American Studies from 2009 to 2013. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in social sciences and policy analysis, which she applies in her professional roles.
Background
Before her tenure at Urban Institute, Evelyn McCoy worked as a Research Proofreader at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú from 2015 to 2018. She also held the position of Huntington Fellow in the Hispanic Division at the Library of Congress from 2013 to 2014. Her diverse experiences in research and proofreading have contributed to her analytical skills and attention to detail, which are essential in her current role.
Research and Project Management
Evelyn McCoy is skilled in designing and implementing mixed methods, multi-site research projects. She focuses on translating research findings into actionable insights for stakeholders through the creation of public-facing materials, training sessions, and conference presentations. Her work emphasizes the importance of bridging the gap between research and practice in the field of justice reform.