Brianna Roche

Brianna Roche currently serves as the Director of Research & Evaluation, Data Operations at Year Up since November 2022. Prior experience includes a role as Research Associate at the Education Development Center from November 2017 to November 2022, where Brianna supported the evaluation of the National Science Foundation's Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers programs. As Director of Research and Evaluation at Economic Mobility Pathways from October 2013 to November 2017, oversight of program evaluations was key for providing insights for improvement. Prior to that, a Project Manager position at Abt Associates involved collaborating with public policy researchers on various evaluations. Brianna's early career includes an internship in Adult Education at United South End Settlements and a role as Field Representative for the New York State Youth Tobacco Survey. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Survey Research from the University of Connecticut and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Northeastern University.