Grace Cheng

Grace Cheng has extensive work experience in the field of research and analysis. Grace currently works as a Senior Researcher at the American Institutes for Research, starting in January 2019. Prior to this, they held the position of Senior Research Analyst at Avar Consulting, Inc. from April 2012. Grace'sresponsibilities included study design, data collection and analysis, quality assurance, and client management.

Before their time at Avar Consulting, Inc., Grace worked as a Research Instructor/Project Director at Georgetown University. During their tenure from July 2008 to December 2011, they were involved in a physician-based intervention aimed at increasing colorectal cancer screening. Grace'stasks included managing study enrollment procedures, developing training and intervention protocols, conducting complex data analysis, and establishing communication between research sites and committees.

Grace also has experience in outreach and education. Grace worked as an Outreach Specialist at the District of Columbia Education Compact from September 2007 to January 2008. Additionally, they held the position of Summer Intern at the Office of Bilingual Education at the District of Columbia Public Schools from June 2006 to August 2007. In this role, they coordinated translators, trained interpreters, assisted in school placement recommendations for international students, and designed and presented workshops on Chinese culture and family engagement in schools.

Furthermore, Grace served as a Summer Intern and Project Manager at The DC Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs in June and August 2005. During this time, they conducted research on the involvement of low-income Chinese immigrant parents in their children's education within the District of Columbia Public Schools. Grace'sresponsibilities included designing study frames and interview protocols, conducting interviews, and publishing a manuscript.

Overall, Grace Cheng's work experience showcases their strong research and analytical skills, as well as their ability to manage projects, provide quality assurance, and develop effective training and intervention protocols.

Grace Cheng completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Early Childhood Education and Teaching from Hebei University in the years 2005 to 2009. Subsequently, they pursued a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies, General from the University of Maryland, which they successfully completed between 2002 and 2007. After a gap, Grace Cheng undertook a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Human Development and Family Studies, General from Beijing Normal University from 2009 to 2012.