Melissa Blankstein, a skilled researcher, holds a Master's degree in Clinical and Social Psychology from the State University of New York at New Paltz. She also holds a Bachelor's degree, cum laude, in Psychology with an Applied Behavior Analysis track from Binghamton University. With expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research methods, survey research, statistical analysis, critical thinking, and Microsoft Office, Melissa has worked extensively in the higher education industry.

Throughout her career, she has worked with several notable organizations, including Ithaka S+R and SUNY New Paltz, as a Surveys Analyst and Graduate Teaching Assistant, respectively. Additionally, Melissa has experience working as a Research Assistant for the Counterfactual Thinking Laboratory and the Disaster Mental Health Laboratory, as well as an Undergraduate Research Assistant for The Marriage and Family Studies Laboratory.

Overall, Melissa's varied experiences have helped her develop strong skills in research and teaching, making her a valuable asset to any organization she works with.

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