Francisca earned her M.Ed. in Educational Research Methodology at Boston College and is currently a doctoral student at Loyola University Chicago.  As a Senior Research Associate at PIE Org, she applies her research knowledge by conducting data analysis and statistical testing for clients.  Francisca is passionate about international affairs and global peace and enjoys working on mixed-methods research and evaluation in her daily work.

Karen is an educator with over twenty years of experience in curriculum development, program evaluation, and capacity building primarily in Chicago’s under-resourced communities.  At the beginning of her career, she served as a classroom teacher and school leader, later transitioning to the nonprofit sector, using a person-centered mindset to guide program evaluation and professional learning in arts education.  In addition to her work, Karen finds joy in music, dancing, gardening, and dogs. 

Eleanor’s early career was spent in secondary/higher education, where she worked on college campuses and high school college access programs. She first joined PIE Org as a graduate intern, utilizing her experiences in academia and secondary/higher education to assist in serving organizations focused on education. A current doctoral candidate in Research Methodology, she brings to the table a wealth of knowledge and skills in academia, evaluation, and research. Over the years, Eleanor has become PIE Org’s ‘go-to’ person for literature reviews; she also supports design, data collection, analysis, and reporting.

As a Research Associate at PIE, Elisa supports project
management, data collection, and qualitative and quantitative analysis for multiple PIE projects that focus on education and community development. She is a licensed math teacher, has advanced Spanish proficiency, and holds a Master’s in Applied Economics from the University of Illinois at Chicago.