Rebecca Cohen

Rebecca Cohen is an accomplished research manager with extensive experience in education policy and program management. Currently serving at The Council of State Governments Justice Center since July 2012, Rebecca has advanced from senior research associate to research manager. Prior experience includes legislative work as a legislative aide for the Texas House of Representatives from 2009 to 2011, and roles in education as the director of academics at CitySquash (2005-2007) and as a teacher with the NYC Department of Education (2003-2005). Rebecca holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education Policy and Planning from The University of Texas at Austin, a Master of Science in Middle Childhood Education from Brooklyn College, and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from New York University.