Data Analytics & Visualization Specialist

MARISSA A. LAUREL-WILSON

**************@*******.*** www.linkedin.com/in/marissa-laurel-wilson-37b04581 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Evaluation and data analysis professional with experience translating complex datasets into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making, program improvement, and organizational learning. Strong background in quantitative research, reporting, and data visualization. EDUCATION

University of Texas at San Antonio — Doctoral Candidate, Applied Demography (2026) Dissertation: A Life Course Approach to Suicidal Ideation: Does Social Capital Matter? Focuses on trends and disparities in mental health outcomes using longitudinal data. Texas A&M International University — M.A. Sociology (2013) RELATED EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Instructor — Texas A&M International University (2015–Present)

• Delivered sociology instruction with emphasis on research methods and data interpretation

• Guided students in applying quantitative concepts to real-world topics

• Communicated complex research findings in accessible formats GT Coordinator — School of Science and Technology-Northwest (2019–2024)

• Analyzed student performance data across 100+ students to identify trends and inform program eligibility and improvement decisions

• Developed reports and data visualizations used by administrators and educators to support data-informed decision-making

• Translated complex data into clear, actionable insights for diverse stakeholders including educators, administrators, and families

Dual Credit Instructor / GT Coordinator — Harmony Public Schools (2014–2019)

• Analyzed student data to support program development and student success initiatives

• Mentored students in research design, statistical analysis, and project development

• Coordinated research mentorship initiatives and communicated outcomes to stakeholders TECHNICAL SKILLS

R SPSS Excel Tableau (developing) SQL (developing) Data Analysis Data Reporting & Visualization PUBLICATIONS

Huang, Y., Edwards, J., & Laurel-Wilson, M. (2020). The shadow of context: Neighborhood and school socioeconomic disadvantage, perceived social integration, and the mental and behavioral health of adolescents. Health & Place, 66, 102425.

Laurel-Wilson, M. A., Ynalvez, M. A., Kilburn, J. C., Warner, J. A., Miguel, C. E. S., & Esqueda, R. J. (2019). Social integration and suicidality: The case of U.S. Hispanic adolescents. Asia-Pacific Social Science Review, 19(3), 125–140.