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Alexandra Ubalijoro
Research Assistant II
Alexandra Ubalijoro is a Research Assistant II at MDRC, a nonprofit, nonpartisan education and social policy research organization.12 She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Harvard University, where she also minored in Philosophy.12
Professional Experience
Alexandra's current role at MDRC involves:
- Working in the Economic Mobility, Housing, and Communities policy area
- Conducting qualitative research for projects like the Stepped and Tiered Rent Demonstration and the WorkAdvance 10-year follow-up study
- Providing technical assistance for the Economic Mobility Lab
- Leading coordination of the final report for the Rent Reform Demonstration2
Prior to joining MDRC, Alexandra worked as:
- Research Associate at Harvard Business School (August 2020 - June 2022)
- Academic Tutor at Harvard Student Agencies (September 2016 - May 2020)
- Research Assistant at the Sidanius Lab - The Social Psychology of Intergroup Relations at Harvard University (September 2018 - June 2019)1
Education
Alexandra graduated from Harvard University in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.1 Before that, she attended the French American School of New York (FASNY), where she obtained a French Diploma with International Option (OIB) with Highest Honors.1
Research Interests
Her work focuses on social policy and behavioral problems, with an emphasis on:
- Processes by which organizations, individuals, and movements implement positive change
- Sustainable social change
- Democratization of work
- Structures of power in organizational settings12
Alexandra's background in psychology and philosophy, combined with her research experience, positions her well to contribute to MDRC's mission of improving social policies and programs.
