Christina Yancey

Christina Yancey has extensive experience in research and evaluation roles related to workforce development, human capital management, and program effectiveness. Christina is currently the Vice President of Workforce Development Programs at the American Institutes for Research (AIR), where they oversee a diverse portfolio of workforce-related research and technical assistance. This includes evaluating state and federal workforce programs and implementing initiatives for education, training, apprenticeships, and workforce development.

Prior to their role at AIR, Christina served as the Chief Evaluation Officer at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) from 2019 to 2022. In this position, they directed the coordination and implementation of the DOL's evaluation agenda, working closely with technical evaluation staff and external partners to design and execute research projects. Christina also served as the Evaluation Team Director and Senior Evaluation Specialist at the DOL, managing a portfolio of rigorous evaluations and collaborating on evaluation activities within and outside the department.

Before joining the DOL, Christina worked at the U.S. Department of Justice from 2010 to 2014 as a Management and Program Analyst. In this role, they developed and implemented performance improvement strategies for the grant-making component of the department, including project management, data collection, and process improvement initiatives.

Christina's career in research and evaluation started at the University of Maryland, where they worked as a Senior Faculty Researcher and Faculty Researcher from 2005 to 2010. Christina co-directed evaluations of Maryland state-funded initiatives in various areas, including juvenile justice, substance abuse, prisoner reentry, and organizational improvement. Their responsibilities included designing and implementing evaluations, advising stakeholders, coordinating across agencies, managing day-to-day operations, and securing funding through grant applications.

Overall, Christina Yancey brings a wealth of experience in leading and managing research and evaluation efforts in the public sector, with a particular focus on workforce development and program effectiveness.

Christina Yancey began their education in 2001 at the University of Maryland, where they pursued a Master of Arts degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Christina completed their degree in 2004. Following this, they enrolled at American University in 2003 and continued their education there until 2010. At American University, Christina pursued a PhD degree in Public Policy and Justice, Law, & Society, specializing in their chosen fields of study.