Leighann Starkey

Leighann Starkey, PhD has a diverse work experience in the field of research and education. Leighann is currently working as the Director of Data for Criminal Defense Practice at The Legal Aid Society, where they oversee the production of analytics and reporting to support various objectives within the organization. Leighann has also secured a grant to pilot technical enhancements for data collection.

In addition, Leighann has served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at CUNY School of Professional Studies since 2022. Prior to that, they worked as the Evaluation Director at Education Through Music, where they led the Evaluation Department and played a key role in improving programming and demonstrating impact.

Leighann has also held positions as the Research Director at the National School Climate Center, where they led the Research Department and was responsible for driving educational research projects nationwide. Leighann has experience in developing strategic plans, securing funding, and implementing equity-focused approaches.

Furthermore, Leighann has worked as a Project Director at New York University, overseeing a randomized control trial aimed at improving education in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Leighann has also served as an Adjunct Lecturer at Brooklyn College, a Policy Research Associate at the Institute for Children, Poverty, and Homelessness, and a Research Assistant at Fordham University and the University of Pittsburgh.

Overall, Leighann Starkey, PhD has a strong background in research, program evaluation, and education, with extensive experience in data analysis, project management, and strategic planning.

Leighann Starkey, PhD earned their Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh from 2004 to 2008. Leighann continued their education at The Graduate Center, City University of New York, where they completed their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Psychology from 2010 to 2016.