Katie Choate

Katie Choate has diverse work experience in the field of research and program evaluation. Katie currently works as a Consultant for the Sperling Center for Research and Innovation, where they focus on research and evaluation initiatives. Prior to this, they worked as a Senior Research Associate at the Committee for Children, where they were responsible for planning, designing, and managing research and evaluation studies for the Social-Emotional Learning-Adults (SELA) Program. Katie also oversaw research reviews and quality control activities for various programs.

Before joining the Committee for Children, Katie served as a Research Manager at Seattle Children's, where they focused on improving adolescent health through research and program evaluation. Katie facilitated team project meetings and worked on funded projects related to mental health and substance use in middle school students.

Katie's work experience also includes being a Mixed-Methods Researcher at the University of Washington, where they contributed to federally funded research projects and conducted literature reviews. Katie also worked as a Research Consultant at the American Institutes for Research.

Additionally, Katie has experience as a College of Education Research Assistant at the University of Washington, where they assisted in the development of a data-driven decision-making framework. Katie also worked as a Public Affairs Graduate Intern at the Office of Program Research, WA State House of Representatives, where they trained extensively on policy-making and assisted in drafting bills and conducting research.

Earlier in their career, Katie worked at Art with Heart in various roles, including Projects and Partnerships Specialist, Programs Instruction & Assessment Supervisor, and Programs Coordinator. In these roles, they managed projects, developed programs, built community partnerships, and presented at events.

Overall, Katie Choate's work experience demonstrates their strong research and evaluation skills, as well as their ability to manage projects and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

Katie Choate obtained their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Elementary Education and Teaching from Pacific Lutheran University from 2006 to 2010. Katie then pursued a Master's Degree in Education Policy Analysis and Research at the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Washington from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, they hold a Washington State Teaching Certificate K-8 from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, although the date of obtaining this certification is unknown.