Zachary Richardson
About Zachary Richardson
Zachary Richardson is a Post Doctoral Fellow with expertise in social network analysis for mental healthcare policy. He has a background in economics and health services, and conducts research on the impact of Medicaid law changes and smoking cessation policies.
Current Position at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Zachary Richardson currently serves as a Post Doctoral Fellow at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. He has been in this role since 2016, contributing to various research initiatives. His work focuses on the intersection of healthcare policy and statistical analysis, particularly in the context of mental healthcare.
Previous Experience at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Prior to his current position, Zachary Richardson worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus from 2014 to 2016. In this role, he supported research projects and gained valuable experience in health services and policy analysis.
Educational Background and Expertise
Zachary Richardson holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Health Services and Philosophy from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, which he completed from 2014 to 2017. He also earned a Master of Arts in Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Colorado Denver, completing both degrees between 2009 and 2011. His expertise includes social network analysis and advanced statistical methodologies for policy analysis.
Consulting and Teaching Experience
Zachary Richardson has held various teaching and consulting positions. He served as an Adjunct Instructor at Metropolitan State University of Denver and Front Range Community College from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he worked as a Consultant for the Collective Alignment Process Project at Jefferson County Public Schools during the same period. These roles contributed to his experience in educational and policy contexts.
Research Focus and Methodologies
Zachary Richardson conducts research on the impact of Medicaid law changes on early childhood disabilities services and utilization. He employs methodologies such as Median Based Regression, Fixed Effects Regressions, and Difference in Difference Modeling in his analysis of policy changes, including their effects on smoking cessation in Colorado.