Jennifer M. K.

Parkin, MPH, PhD Candidate

www.jennifermkparkin.weebly.com
1111 Oronoco St, #427

Alexandria, VA

jennifermkparkin@gmail.com

317-727-2811

Highly trained research methodologist and emerging practitioner at the intersection of global public health and
the politics of peacebuilding. Makes a habit of rising to challenges, adapting to change, and facilitating innovative
thinking. Conducted independent field research throughout Uganda. Maintains PhD-level research program
regarding social science methodology and disarmament, demobilization, & reintegration (DDR). Experienced in
working closely with members of civil society and state militaries. Ready to travel internationally on short notice.
TS SECURITY CLEARANCE - CURRENT

Quantitative Analysis
Qualitative Comparative Analysis
Interpretive Qualitative Analysis
Data Collection & Survey Design
Technical and Narrative Writing
Theory Building Development
SAS, STATA, SPSS

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Data Management
Needs Assessment
Peacebuilding Operations
National and Subnational Security
Thought Leadership and Idea
Development
Microsoft Office

EXPERIENCE
TechChange
Survey Design and Research Methodology Specialist

Military, paramilitary, and non-state

combatant group behavior
Conflict Analysis and Risk
Assessment
Politics of North, Southern, Central,
East, and West Africa
Various ICT4D Platforms

Washington, D.C.
June 2015 Present

Sets the cornerstone of a post-program evaluation assessment for a large INGO by creating empirically-based
tools and protocol for data collection and analysis.
Delegate tasks to team for both desk and field research endeavors.

Consultant

Developing and writing a Course Facilitator Handbook in response to a need for training standardization
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Preparing and leading breakout group for the 2015, October 16 Monitoring Evaluation Research and Learning
(MERL) Conference in Washington, D.C.

Online Course Facilitator

Managed and developed content for online professional development courses focused on technology and social
change (e.g. international development, monitoring & evaluation, and conflict management & peacebuilding).
Established and cultivated working relationships with guest speakers in ICT4D from organizations such as RTI
International, FHI360, GeoPoll, mGive, engageSPARK, InSTEDD, and the World Bank.
Supported course participants, consisting of international development professionals, in developing road maps for
ICT implementation in M&E programs through provision of relevant resources, involvement in online forum
discussions, and facilitation of live events with guest experts in the field.
Lead Facilitator for new TechChange course - Technology for Data Collection and Survey Design; Developing
materials and activities to facilitate learning among participants who work in M&E for development globally;
Collaborating with leaders in the field of technology for data collection (such as Dr. Joel Selanikio of Magpi) to
develop interactive educational presentations.
Lead Facilitator for TechChange course Technology for Data Visualization and Analysis

International Solutions Group, Inc.

Part-Time Program Management Consultant

Washington, D.C.
June 2015 October 2015

Interfaced directly with external consultants to create thorough project workplans and solve logistical dilemmas.
Works directly with company Director and Director of Programs to develop project deliverables, including
databases, data visualizations, reports, and client presentations.
Collaborated directly with the office of UN Women Region of Arab States as Lead Program Manager for
governance-focused program evaluation.
Directed and managed logistics for consultant field visit pursuant to a multi-country post-evaluation assessment of
rural livelihoods.

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Spirit Serving Veterans
Volunteer Research & Development Officer, Board Member

Provide technical assistance and subject matter expertise to the CEO & Founder of an equine assisted
psychotherapy (EAP) 501(c)3 organization that focuses on reintegration services for U.S. veterans
Assist in the transfer of SSV to another equine-assisted therapy program that has no previous experience working
with veterans and their families.

Peptineo
Public Health and Policy AdvisorSeptember

Bull Savannah, Jamaica

April 2008

Streamlined medical provider communication through the establishment of standard clinic-specific patient care
abbreviations to be used on all medical records.
Created an end-of-program report for the Jamaican Ministry of Health by compiling and analyzing over 450
patient medical records over a two-week period.

The Mercy Foundation, Inc.

Medical Field Logistician

Indianapolis, IN
October 2008 June 2009

Managed the multi-site collection and analysis of data in contribution to the Indiana Healthy People 2010
Womens Diabetes Initiative, and created patient response forms that could be scanned into an online database
for storage and analysis.

Timmy Foundation
Medical Field Logistician

Albuquerque, NM
November 2014 - Present

Developed and delivered advisory notes to the CEO regarding the sociopolitical considerations relevant to
Peptineo's implementation proposals.
Represented Peptineo during a 2014 WHO/PAHO meeting for "Consultation on scientific & regulatory pathways
for the development, approval and use of monoclonal antibodies against infectious diseases, with a particular
focus on Global Health Security, Ebola, pandemic influenza and emerging diseases."
Represented Peptineo during a 2015 meeting with the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command at
Fort Detrick, Maryland.

Bowen Research Center

Research Assistant

Middleburg, VA
April 2015 Present

Uromi, Nigeria
July 2006 & July 2007

Strengthened temporary field clinic by identifying weaknesses in patient flow and responding by streamlining
patient triage, developing a culturally appropriate patient navigation system, and assisting in formatting a
shortened version of existing medical records systems.

EDUCATION
University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM
PhD Candidate, Political Science, GPA: 3.67
Dissertation: International Framing and Local Realities: A Process Tracing Analysis of Disarmament,
Demobilization, and Reintegration
Expected 2016
University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM
M.A., Political Science. GPA: 3.65
December 2013
Indiana University Bloomington, IN
M.P.H., Public Health. GPA: 3.52
May 2011
The Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO
B.A., Political Science. Major GPA: 3.47, Overall GPA: 3.36
May 2007
TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
TechChange.com Washington, D.C.
Technology for Conflict Management and Peacebuilding
The Hague Netherlands
Post-Grad Certificate (Distinction) in Post-Conflict Transitions & Intl Justice
Syracuse University Syracuse, NY
Completion of the Institute for Qualitative and Multi-Methods Research
American University Washington, D.C.
Certificate in Foreign Policy. GPA: 3.57

October 2014
August 2014
June 2013
December 2005
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COMPUTER & TECHNICAL SKILLS
PC & Mac; Microsoft Office; SAS; SPSS; STATA; Tableau; DevResults; Excel; EngageSPARK; Fulcrum; Survey CTO;
Ushahidi
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS (copies available upon request)
Forthcoming: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Reflexivity in the Field. Chapter in edited volume regarding field
research in conflict.
Forthcoming: Human Rights and Data Collection: Evaluating the Dangers of Unexamined Methodologies in
Political Science. Submitted for presentation at the 2016 Midwest Political Science Association Annual
Conference.
2015: Employing Qualitative Methodologies in Complex Environments. Presentation to Technology for
Monitoring and Evaluation TechChange Course, 12 May 2015.
2014: Who Fights (Again)? Understanding reasons for former combatant reintegration defection. Part of
dissertation.
2013: Towards Empirical Evaluation of Transitional Organizations: Applying Selznicks theory of organization to
demobilization, disarmament, and reintegration programs.
2013: Power-Sharing Beyond the Ethnic Divide: How institutions may foster peace among societies divided by
non-state armed group politicization.
2013. Organizational Death in Complex Societies: Using original data to evaluate NGO death and survival in
post-conflict Uganda.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE SKILLS
Language
English
Spanish
French

Read
Native
Intermediate
Intermediate

Write
Native
Intermediate
Beginner

Speak
Native
Beginner
Beginner

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