Marina Duane
About Marina Duane
Marina Duane is a Senior Research Associate at The Urban Institute, specializing in behavioral health interventions for justice-involved individuals. She has a diverse background in program analysis and development, with previous roles in various organizations focused on human services and civil society.
Work at Urban Institute
Marina Duane has served as a Senior Research Associate at The Urban Institute since 2016. In this role, she focuses on conducting research aimed at reducing jail populations and improving justice policies. Her work includes providing technical assistance to local jurisdictions to implement evidence-based practices. The Urban Institute is known for its commitment to social and economic policy research, and Duane's contributions align with its mission to inform policy decisions through rigorous analysis.
Previous Experience in Human Services
Prior to her current position, Marina Duane worked at the Allegheny County Department of Human Services from 2014 to 2016 as a Program Specialist in the Office of Data Analysis, Research and Evaluation. She also held the role of Scholar in Local Government within the same department from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she was a Program Associate at the Human Services Center Corporation from 2012 to 2013. These roles provided her with extensive experience in data analysis and program evaluation within the human services sector.
Educational Background
Marina Duane earned her Master of International Development from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied NGOs and Civil Society from 2011 to 2013. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dnipropetrovs'kij Nacional'nij Universitet, where she majored in Psychology and English Language and Literature from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in social sciences and development studies.
International Experience
Marina Duane has significant international experience, having worked in Ukraine prior to her roles in the United States. She served as a Counselor and Project Coordinator at Youth CAN from 2004 to 2006 and as a Civil Society Development Project Assistant at the OSCE from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, she worked as an Enrollment Manager at the American English Center in 2007. These positions provided her with insights into civil society development and youth engagement in an international context.
Research Focus and Contributions
Marina Duane's research portfolio includes a focus on behavioral health interventions for justice-involved individuals. Her work aims to inform policies that address the needs of this population, particularly in reducing jail populations. Through her research, she contributes to the understanding of effective practices in the intersection of behavioral health and the justice system.