Summary
Stephanie Hasford supports EduDream’s research and evaluation services as a Research and Evaluation Associate. She is a first-generation college graduate invested in giving back to the communities that helped her along her academic and professional journey. As a Black African immigrant born in Ghana and raised in the Bronx, Stephanie is passionate about supporting programs and initiatives that help students and families from diverse backgrounds access the resources they need to succeed.
Education
- BA in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania
Previous Experience
Stephanie has over five years of experience conducting culturally responsive and equitable research and analysis. Before EduDream, she supported evaluations of programs and initiatives in education, public health, and philanthropy. Stephanie’s undergraduate research delved into the connection between biology and social environment throughout life, particularly examining how prolonged exposure to various forms of violence influences internalized and externalized behaviors from adolescence through adulthood.
Outside of work, you can find Stephanie…
- Communicating with LGBTQ+ youth as a Crisis Counselor
- Engaging in any and all art forms
- Taking aerial fitness classes
