Zackaria Ali
About Zackaria Ali
Zackaria Ali is a Research Assistant at the Urban Institute, specializing in child welfare research. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Public Policy and Spanish from the University of Southern California and has previous experience in various research and advocacy roles.
Work at Urban Institute
Zackaria Ali serves as a Research Assistant at Urban Institute, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he contributes to the child welfare team within the Center on Labor, Human Services, and Population. His responsibilities include conducting data analysis using STATA and NVivo, as well as leading interviews with research participants for qualitative research projects. He provides both qualitative and quantitative research support, focusing specifically on child welfare issues.
Education and Expertise
Zackaria Ali earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California, where he studied Public Policy and Spanish from 2016 to 2020. His education provided him with a strong foundation in policy analysis and research methodologies, which he applies in his current role at Urban Institute. His academic background supports his expertise in conducting both qualitative and quantitative research.
Previous Experience
Before joining Urban Institute, Zackaria Ali worked in various roles that contributed to his professional development. He was an Administrative Associate at Impact Justice from 2020 to 2021, where he gained experience in administrative tasks within the Washington DC-Baltimore area. He also held several positions at the University of Southern California, including Tutor in Student Athlete Academic Services and Rent Burden Survey Assistant at the Sol Price Center for Social Innovation. Additionally, he interned as a Healthcare Advocacy Intern at Alliance for Children's Rights and as a Joint-Education Project Pre-Law Intern at the Central American Resource Center - Los Angeles.
Research Contributions
In his role as a Research Assistant, Zackaria Ali actively contributes to research projects focused on child welfare. He conducts data analysis and leads interviews with research participants, ensuring comprehensive data collection for qualitative studies. His work supports the development of insights and recommendations aimed at improving child welfare policies and practices.