Research Scientist, data analyst, and Evaluation Specialistist

Gideon Mazinga

Ijamsville, MD email *********@*****.*** Phone 909-***-****

SUMMARY Extensive experience in research and evaluation. Proven track record of designing and implementing research studies, analyzing data, and publishing findings. Seeking an opportunity to oversee research initiatives, evaluate program effectiveness, and drive evidence-based decision-making. SKILLS SPSS ArcGIS Microsoft Excel Alchemer Survey GeoDa

Infographics Spatial Statistics Survey Monkey Microsoft Access Nvivo Quantitative Analysis Qual Microsoft PowerPoint Qualitative Analysis Proposal Writing Power BI Tableau Stata Qualtrics Microsoft Excel

EXPERIENCE Senior Research Scientist (35 hours per week)

National League for Nursing September 2014 to Present, Washington, DC

• Designed and managed large online annual post-secondary education surveys for the National League for Nursing member schools in the USA and prepared reports for policy recommendations.

• Disseminated the educational research findings by publishing them online and in research journals.

• Presented research findings at meetings, conferences, and other venues.

• Designed and supervised conducted research and program evaluation projects.

• Consulted with member organizations on timely survey data collection, verification, and reporting.

• Managed a team of 3 research staff assistants.

Research Analyst

(35 hours per week)

Northern Essex Community College February 2012 to September 2014, Haverhill, MA Office of Institutional Research and Planning

• Served as secretary for the Institutional Review Board.

• Queried data in MS Access using SQL for the institutional database for statistical analysis.

• Administered Community College Survey on Student Engagement (CSSE) surveys.

• Analyzed and prepared online course reports, retention reports, math tutoring tracking reports, college success seminar analytical reports, and program review reports.

• Applied GIS technology in preparing maps on penetration rates by zip codes, and cities using enrollment data.

• Created maps using census and institutional data for strategic planning and decision-making. Postdoctoral Researcher

(40 hours per week)

University of California January 2009 to December 2012, Davis, CA

• Managed large data sets from California state and counties for mental health disparity research.

• Created maps displaying mental health disparities using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology.

• Applied spatial statistical analysis to discover disparities in youth well-being by demographics using the US census and institutional data.

• Developed a geo-database for community health research.

• Developed a digital booklet of maps about socio-economic demographics and education attainment based on US census data and the California Department of Education.

• Conducted analytical research on key factors related to the well-being of youth in 9 counties of California's capital region.

• Applied statistical analysis to discover disparities in youth well-being by race using US census data and institutional data such as the California Department of Education.

• Conducted research on mental health disparities using institutional data. EDUCATION

• PhD in Social Polich and Social Research

Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA

• Master of Science in Administration in Research and Evaluation Andrews University - Berrien Springs, MI

• Bachelor of Business Administration

Andrews University - Berrien Springs, MI

• Postgraduate Certificate in Health Geoinformatics Loma Linda University, CA

• Postgraduate Certificate in Health Care Financing Boston University, MA

PUBLICATIONS Benner C, Mazinga G, Ganlin H. 2010. Race, Space, and Youth Labor Market Opportunities in the Capital Region. Health Youth/Health Regions Working Paper. Center for Regional Change. UC Davis Mazinga G, 2005. Patterns of Satisfaction with Health Services: Analysis Using Geographic Information Systems Technology, Global Spatial Data Infrastructure Association (GSDI) International Conference Proceedings Journal, November 6-10

Mazinga G, 2020. NLN Faculty Census Survey of Schools of Nursing Academic Year 2018-2019: Executive Summary. Nursing Education Perspectives Journal, November/December. PMID 33079825. Mazinga G, 2022. NLN Biennial Survey of Schools of Nursing Academic Year 20192020: Executive Summary. Nursing Education Perspective Journal, September-October. PMID 36037424

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