Anne Buffardi

Anne Buffardi
Master of Social Work, University of Washington, 2003

Contact Information:
Parrington Hall, Room 405
buffardi@u.washington.edu

Areas of specialization:
Global Governance; International Development; Foreign Aid Policy

Anne Buffardi started the Evans School Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management program in 2007. Her research interests include issues of global governance, international development, and foreign aid policy.

Prior to starting her doctoral studies at the Evans School, Buffardi worked on HIV/STI prevention research projects in Latin America and Africa, and with NGOs in the United States in the areas of fair trade, living wage policy, relationships violence, and homelessness.

Buffardi holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington, Graduate Certificate in International Development and Policy Management from the Evans School at the University of Washington, and BA in psychology with minors in international studies and sociology from Wake Forest University.

Publications & Links

“Moving Upstream: Ecosocial and Psychosocial Correlates of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Young Adults in the United States” with Thomas KK, Holmes KK, and Manhart LE for the American Journal of Public Health; In Press

“Sentinel Surveillance of Sexually Transmitted Infections/HIV and Risk Behaviors in Vulnerable Populations in 5 Central American Countries” with Soto RJ, Ghee AE, Nunez CA, Mayorga R, Tapia KA, Astete SG, Hughes JP, Holte SE, Holmes KK, and the Estudio Multicentrico Study Team for the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes; 1;46(1):101-11; September 2007

"Utility of the Determine Syphilis TP Rapid Test in Commercial Sex Venues in Peru" with Campos PE, Chiappe M, Buendía C, Garcia PJ, Carcamo CP, Garnett G, White P, Holmes KK for Sexually Transmitted Infections; Suppl 5:v22-5; December 2006

Colleen Chrisinger

Colleen Chrisinger
Master of Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2006
Master of Social Research Methods, London School of Economics and Political Science, 2003

Contact Information:
Parrington Hall, Room 405
ckc24@u.washington.edu

Areas of specialization:
Low-Wage Labor Market; Income Support Policy; Poverty and Inequality

Colleen K. Chrisinger started the Evans School Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management program in 2006. Her research interests include issues of the low-wage labor market, income support policy, and poverty and inequality.

Prior to starting her doctoral studies at the Evans School, Chrisinger worked as a Caseload Forecast Analyst with the Oregon Department of Human Services from 2001-02.

Chrisinger holds a Master of Science in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a Master of Social Research Methods in Social Policy from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and a BS in mathematics from Willamette University.

Publications & Links

University of Washington Student Homepage

Lily Hsueh

Lily Hsueh
Master of Science, University College London, 2001

Contact Information:
Parrington Hall, Room 405
lhsueh@u.washington.edu
206.616.5204

Areas of specialization:
Environmental Policy; International Development; Global Governance

Lily Hsueh started the Evans School Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management program in 2007. Her research interests include using mixed methods to understand diverse processes of environmental and development policymaking and governance.

In addition to her doctoral studies, Hsueh serves as a predoctoral research associate for the Evans School and as a graduate student affiliate at The Water Center. Prior to her doctoral studies, Hsueh served as a senior analyst for the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. She also served as a research associate for both the U.S. Department of Justice and the Congressional Budget Office. Outside of her professional experiences, Hsueh has served as a founding member, board member, and campaign coordinator for international environmental NGOs.

Hsueh decided to pursue a Ph.D. because she believed it was necessary to further her training in interdisciplinary social sciences at the doctoral level for reaching her goal of contributing to research and policy analysis at the intersection of economics, politics, and the environment. Her career goals include either working in academia or at a research institution in the public sector.

On why she chose the Evans School, she said, “The Evans School at the University of Washington is an excellent place to develop and hone my analytical and research skills as well as gain substantive knowledge in a wide array of policy areas. The Evans School faculty is interested in tackling complex problems with both academic rigor and consideration for real world relevance.”

Hsueh is the recipient of a Graduate Fellowship from the Evans School of Public Affairs and the California Alumni Scholarship from the University of California, Berkeley.

Hsueh holds a Master of Science in Economics from the University College London, and a BA in economics and environmental economics and policy from the University of California, Berkeley.

Publications
“Trends in Bay Area IT Employment” for the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco’s FRBSF Economic Letter, Number 2007-23, August 3, 2007

“Recession in the West: Not a Rerun of 1990-1991” with Mary Daly for the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco’s FRBSF Economic Letter, Number 2002-06, March 8, 2002

Yuta Masuda

Yuta Masuda
BBA, University of Georgia, 2005

Contact Information:
Parrington Hall, Room 412
masuda@u.washington.edu

Areas of specialization:
Environmental Policy; Health Policy; International Development; Quantitative Methods

Yuta Masuda started the Evans School Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management program in 2008.  He is also concurrently pursuing a M.Sc. in Statistics at the Department of Statistics. His research interests include environmental policy, health policy, international development, and quantitative methods.

Prior to starting his doctoral studies at the Evans School, Masuda served as a health economics research associate at RTI International from 2006-08, and an NGO development volunteer with the U.S. Peace Corps in the Republic of Georgia in 2005.

Masuda decided to pursue a Ph.D. to develop his quantitative skills and gain an interdisciplinary perspective for conducting analyses on real world policy issues.  He hopes to apply his studies toward a career in academia at a research institution or an international organization.

On why Masuda chose the Evans School, he said, "The Evans School's curriculum provides a strong and solid foundation while allowing room for flexibility to pursue my interests and develop key analytic tools. I was also drawn to the University of Washington in general because it is a renowned research university that provides a lot of opportunities to have exposure to experts in my fields of interest."

Masuda was the recipient of a four-year HOPE Academic Scholarship to attend the University of Georgia and a University of Washington Graduate Fellowship.

Masuda holds a BBA from the University of Georgia.

Publications & Links

Personal Website

"Psychiatric Disorders and the Labor Market: An Analysis by Psychiatric Profiles" with Alexander Cowell and Zhehui Luo for the Journal of Mental Health Policy and Economics; revise and resubmit - July 2008

Transitions in Depression Status and Labor Market Outcomes with Zhehui Luo and Alexander Cowell (in progress)

"The Cost Analysis of the Serious and Violent Reentry Initiative" with Aaron Chalfin and John Roman and presented by Alexander Cowell at the American Society of Criminology Annual Meeting, St. Louis, November 2008

Psychiatric Disorders and the Labor Market: An Analysis by Psychiatric Profiles with Zhehui Luo and presented by Alexander Cowell for the American Society of Health Economists, Durham, June 2008

Travis William Reynolds

Travis William Reynolds
Master of Science, University of Vermont, 2007

Contact Information:
Parrington Hall, Room 405
twreynol@u.washington.edu
802.363.3074

Areas of specialization:
International Development: Agro-Forestry; Carbon Sequestration

Travis William Reynolds started the Evans School Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management program in 2007. His research interests include international development, agro-forestry, and carbon sequestration.

Prior to starting his doctoral studies at the Evans School, Reynolds worked as a research and teaching assistant from 2005-06 at the University of Vermont. He also served as an agro-forestry volunteer in 2004 for the U.S. Peace Corps in Gurel Ablay Diaw, Senegal, and assistant logistics coordinator in 2000 for TimorAid in Dili, East Timor.

Reynolds decided to pursue a Ph.D. so he can work in management positions of prominent international development agencies such as the United Nations Development Programme, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, or the World Bank. He hopes to coordinate or otherwise participate in small-scale, community-driven reforestation efforts in sub-Saharan Africa that are at least partially funded through international payments for carbon sequestration.

On why Reynolds chose the Evans School, he said, “The program houses an extraordinary faculty, with interests in international development and natural resources management that is very compatible with my own education and career goals. The program is also small enough that you can actually get the faculty’s attention; they are here to help you succeed, not drum you out. Funding opportunities were also an important consideration. Plus Seattle’s not a bad place to live.”

Reynolds is the recipient of several university awards and fellowships, which include: the 2007 North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching, a 2005-07 U.S. Peace Corps Fellowship, and 2005 University Fellowship from the University of Vermont. He was also inducted into Phi Beta Kappa at Brown University in 2001.

Reynolds holds a Master of Science in Community Development and Applied Economics from the University of Vermont, and a BA in international relations and French civilization from Brown University.

Curriculum Vitae (125 KB PDF)

Publications

“Energy Efficiency in Small Island States: Overcoming the ‘Island Factor’ in Saint Lucia” with B Murray, T DeSisto, and J Kolodinsky for the International Journal of Consumer Studies; 31(5):460-467; 2007

“Investing in Human and Natural Capital: An Alternative Paradigm for Sustainable Development in Awassa, Ethiopia” with Candice Huber and Joshua Farley of the University of Vermont for Ecological Economics; accepted with minor revisions - March 2008

Investing in Human and Natural Capital: An Alternative Paradigm for Sustainable Development for the 4th Biennial Conference of the United States Society for Ecological Economics at Pace University, New York, July 2007

Insights into the Equitable Financing of Watershed Projects with C Kerchner and presented by Dr. Joshua Farley to the US Environmental Protection Association, Washington, DC, March 2006

“Knowledge of Current Dietary Guidelines and Food Choice of College Students: Better Eaters Have Higher Knowledge of Dietary Guidance” with J Kolodinsky, JR Harvey-Berino, L Berlin, and R Johnson for the Journal of the American Dietetic Association; 107(8):1409-1413; 2007

“Gender and Cultural Differences in the Acceptance of Functional Foods: A Comparison of American, Canadian and French College Students” with J Kolodinsky, J Labrecque, M Doyon, F Oble, F Bellavance, and M Marquis for the Journal of American College Health, February 2007

Jason R. Williams

Jason R. Williams
MS, Saint Louis University, 2000

Contact Information:
Parrington Hall, Room 412
anjrw@u.washington.edu

Jason R. Williams started the Evans School Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management program in 2008.

In addition to his Ph.D. studies, Williams serves as a research analyst for the University of Alaska Anchorage Social Work Evaluation Program where has worked since 2003.  He previously served as a research specialist for the Casey Family Programs from 1999-2003.

Williams decided to pursue a Ph.D. to learn advanced statistical techniques with broad applications to policy questions. On why Williams chose the Evans School, he said, "The interdisciplinary nature of the Evans School means there are projects going covering all kinds of subjects from poverty to foster care to urban ecology to transportation.  This provides a great opportunity to learn about, and perhaps, join exciting projects."

Williams was a recipient of the 2008 Hubert M. Blalock Fellowship from the Center for Statistics and the Social Sciences (CSSS), and will be pursuing the CSSS track at the Evans School.

Williams holds a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from St. Louis University and a BS in human development and social policy from Northwestern University.

Curriculum Vitae (108 KB PDF)

Publications

"The Effects of Enhanced Foster Care on the Long-Term Physical and Mental Health of Foster Care Alumni" with RC Kessler, PJ Pecora, E Hiripi, K O'Brien, D English, J White, JR Zerbe, AC Downs, R Plotnick, I Hwang, and NA Sampson for the Archives in General Psychiatry: 65, 625-633; 2008

Alaska's Abuse Prevention Training Program: Final Report with SM Pope and EA Sirles for the University of Alaska Anchorage, 2007

"Educational and Employment Outcomes of Adults Formerly Placed in Foster Care: Results from the Northwest Foster Care Alumni Study" with PJ Pecora, RC Kessler, K O'Brien, CR White, C.R., E Hiripi, and others for the Children and Youth Services Review; 28, 1459-1481; 2006

"Enhancing the Validity of Foster Care Follow-Up Studies Through Multiple Alumni Location Strategies" with A McWilliams, T Mainieri, PJ Pecora, and K La Belle for Child Welfare, 85, 499-521; 2006

"Assessing the Educational Achievements of Adults Who Formerly Were Placed in Family Foster Care" with PJ Pecora, RC Kessler, E Hiripi, K O'Brien, J Emerson, MA Herrick, and D Torres for Child and Family Social Work, 11, 220-231; 2006

Alaska Foster Care Alumni Study (689 KB PDF) with SM Pope, EA Sirles, and EM Lally for the University of Alaska Anchorage, 2005

Alaskan Foster Youth and Independent Living Skills: An Examination of the Skills Necessary for Alaskan Youth Transitioning from Office of Children's Services Custody to Independent Living (489 KB PDF) with SM Pope, S.M., EA Sirles, and EM Lally for the University of Alaska Anchorage, 2005

Family Preservation and Support Services: A Literature Review and Report on Outcome Measures (899 KB PDF) with SM Pope, EA Sirles, and EM Lally for the University of Alaska Anchorage, 2005

Exploring the Links Between Parental Substance Abuse and Child Welfare: Increasing Understanding of the Research and Program Issues in Alaska (456 KB PDF) with SM Pope, WD Katinsky, EA Sirles, and EM Lally for the University of Alaska Anchorage, 2005

Ziad Zaghrout

Ziad Zaghrout
MBA in Finance, Conventry Business School, 2004

Contact Information:
Parrington Hall, Room 405
ziadz@u.washington.edu
206.554.9286

Areas of specialization:
Economic Development; Foreign Aid

Ziad Zaghrout started the Evans School Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management program in 2006.  His research interests include economic development and foreign aid.

Prior to starting his doctoral studies at the Evans School, Zaghrout was an instructor for two years at Birzeit University in Palestine where he taught financial statement analysis, international financial management, and financial management.

Zaghrout decided to pursue a Ph.D. to better understand the role of foreign aid in facilitating the peace process between Palestinians and Israelis, and the efficiency of Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) in regard to providing a sustainable path toward political, economic, and social development.  He hopes to apply this knowledge by returning to Palestine and teaching in a public university.

The Evans School was chosen for Zaghrout's Ph.D. studies by the Open Society Institute, the organization funding his tuition. "I am utterly grateful for their decision. The friendly atmosphere at the Evans School proved to be a great help in reducing my anxiety when I first arrived to the U.S.," he said.

Zaghrout holds a Master of Business in Finance from the Conventry Business School in England and a BA in business administration from Birzeit University in Palestine.