Effie Palacios

Effie Palacios is a Senior Researcher at DCG Communications, specializing in research for federal agencies in public diplomacy, national security, healthcare, and veteran's issues. Effie has a strong background in urban development and resilience through collaborative roles at Penn State University, where efforts included literature reviews and the development of strategies for agricultural extension. Additional experience includes content creation, grant writing, and organizing legal assistance for immigrant farm workers at various nonprofits. Effie holds a Master of Science in Rural Sociology from Penn State University and a Bachelor's degree in Spanish Language and Literature, with a focus on Global Studies: Security and Justice from the University of Virginia.