Gina Ricker

Gina Ricker has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Gina currently holds the position of Director of Research K-12 at EVERFI, starting in November 2021. Prior to this role, they worked as the Director of Learning Engagement Research at Newsela from April 2021 to October 2021. From May 2014 to April 2021, Gina served as the Manager of Learning Analytics at Pearson Online & Blended Learning. Before transitioning into the education field, they worked as a Pre-Kindergarten Teacher at The Young School from August 2013 to May 2014. Gina began their career as a Junior Applied Behavior Analyst at Expanding Potentials, where they worked from April 2012 to August 2013.

Gina Ricker has a diverse education history. Gina obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Education, Technology & Design from Walden University, where they studied from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, they earned a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Purdue Global, attending the institution from 2012 to 2013. Gina'sundergraduate studies were completed at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology, graduating between 2009 and 2011. Additionally, Gina attended Anne Arundel Community College and Bowie High School, but no degree information or specific years were provided for these institutions.

In addition to their formal education, Gina Ricker has obtained various certifications. Gina completed a course on Machine Learning & AI Foundations: Linear Regression from LinkedIn in February 2021, as well as a course on Inclusive Instructional Design, Power BI Data Modeling with DAX, and Understanding and Prioritizing Data Privacy, all from LinkedIn, in January 2021. Gina also completed a course on Data Science: R Basics from HarvardX - An Online Learning Initiative by Harvard University through edX in April 2019. Furthermore, Gina obtained certifications in Excel 2010: Advanced Formulas and Functions and Common Core: Exploring K-12 Standards from lynda.com in December 2014 and November 2014, respectively. Lastly, they obtained a certification in Human Subjects Research - Social-Behavioral-Educational (SBE) from the CITI Program in May 2021.