Berenice Rushovich

Berenice Rushovich is a Senior Research Scientist in the Child Welfare Division at Child Trends, with extensive experience in research and evaluation. Previous roles include Research Scientist at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, where Berenice conducted evaluations for federally funded programs and developed data collection tools. Berenice also served as a Senior Research Coordinator at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, managing a significant study and overseeing a team. Earlier positions included involvement in clinical trials at the University of Maryland and coordination of large-scale studies. Berenice began a career as a crisis counselor and educator before advancing in research roles. Educational credentials include a Master of Social Work from Loyola University Chicago and a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from the University of the Witwatersrand.