Kathleen Finneran

Kathleen Finneran is an experienced research professional currently serving as an Insights Manager and previously as a Senior Research Analyst at Emerald Research Group since March 2022. Prior to this role, Kathleen worked as a Research & Engagement Associate at ComEngage and held various positions at Pacific Science Center, including Evaluation Specialist and Evaluator, where responsibilities included leading a team for project evaluations backed by notable funding organizations such as IMLS and NASA. Additional experience includes roles as a Research Analyst at Vigdor Measurement & Evaluation, Research Assistant at Oregon State University, and Site Manager at Corvallis-Albany Farmers' Markets. Kathleen holds a Master of Arts in Applied Anthropology from Oregon State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from The Ohio State University.