Nell Godellas
About Nell Godellas
Nell Godellas is a Project Manager at the Urban Institute, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in research and project coordination, with previous roles at the Urban Institute and other organizations in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.
Work at Urban Institute
Nell Godellas currently serves as a Project Manager at the Urban Institute, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she leads various projects and initiatives, contributing to the organization's mission. Prior to this, she worked as a Project Coordinator from 2018 to 2019 and as a Project Administrator in 2020. During her time at the Urban Institute, she coordinated the hiring of 15 staff members and led the proposal development process for over 60 proposals to various funders. Additionally, she coordinated the Corrections and Reentry team and co-writes research products related to corrections, diversion, behavioral health, and addiction.
Education and Expertise
Nell Godellas earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, where she studied from 2014 to 2017. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa, indicating high academic achievement. Her educational background includes a focus on research methodologies, which she applied during her time as a Research Assistant at the Addiction Research Center. She also developed Institutional Review Board (IRB) materials for research projects, showcasing her expertise in research compliance and ethics.
Background
Nell Godellas has a diverse professional background that includes various roles in research and project management. She began her career as a Research Intern at Aurora Investment Management in 2015, followed by a position as a Research Assistant at the University of Michigan. In 2017, she gained experience as a Development Intern at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Additionally, she served as a Student Ambassador at the University of Michigan from 2015 to 2017, where she engaged with prospective students and represented the university.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Nell Godellas has demonstrated her leadership and organizational skills in various capacities. She led volunteer recruitment and management for a Michigan state senate campaign, showcasing her ability to mobilize and manage teams. At the Urban Institute, she has played a significant role in developing research proposals and coordinating teams, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the fields of corrections and behavioral health.