Rachel Barnett

Background

About Rachel Barnett

Qualitative Researcher | Program Evaluator | Project Manager | Exploring Roles in UX Research, Social Impact & Public Health I’m a qualitative researcher, evaluator, and certified project manager with a passion for using data to drive social impact. For the past several years, I’ve led research and evaluation projects in education and workforce development, collaborating with state agencies and university partners to improve outcomes for students with disabilities and underserved populations. As I transition from education policy into broader mission-driven fields—such as public health, social innovation, UX research, or nonprofit evaluation—I’m excited to bring my strengths in stakeholder engagement, mixed methods research, and project coordination to new challenges. Core Skills: Qualitative Research | Program Evaluation | Project Management (CAPM)| Stakeholder Engagement | Report Writing | Interviewing | Thematic Analysis | Data Visualization | Team Leadership Open to roles such as: Researcher, UX Researcher (entry-level/associate), Evaluation Specialist, Project Manager (non-technical), UX Program Manager, Social Impact Analyst Let’s connect if you’re hiring, collaborating, or just want to chat about research careers and career pivots!