Colleen Schlecht

Colleen Schlecht is an experienced researcher currently working at Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago since September 2009, where the roles include Researcher and Associate Researcher. Prior to this position, Colleen held the role of Research Assistant for Building a Healthier Chicago at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from February 2009 to August 2009. Colleen's earlier career includes serving as Sr. Member Services Manager at the National Governors Association from April 2004 to August 2008 and Director of Membership and Events at the Wireless Communications Association from October 2001 to April 2004. Educationally, Colleen earned a Master of Public Policy in Child and Family Policy and Health Policy from the University of Chicago from 2008 to 2010, following a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Studies from Duke University from 1997 to 2001.