Stephanie D.

Ph.D. Education Scientist | EdTech R&D | GenAI |Strategy & Project Management | Grant Writer & Instructional Designer I am an education/learning research scientist (Ph.D., Developmental Psychology) with 20+ years of experience leading complex, funded initiatives and EdTech development from concept to delivery. I translate rigorous, mixed-methods research into evidence-based action for EdTech companies, research institutions, and non-profits. My expertise covers the entire project lifecycle, ensuring alignment between academic findings, product & assessment development, and organizational strategy. I am adept in both qualitative and quantitative research methods. I specialize in the following high-value services: 1. Research & Strategy Consulting Strategy: Functioning as a high-level Research Consultant to define research questions, design complex, large-scale studies, and provide advanced statistical analysis (quantitative and qualitative). 2. Writing & Funding: Developing and writing competitive grant proposals (Federal, Foundation, SBIR, etc) and producing high-impact academic publications, white papers, and literature reviews. 3. Curriculum/Assessment Design: Leading Instructional Design and Content Development, creating evidence-based curriculum frameworks, professional learning units (PLUs), and assessment design for K-12 and post-secondary contexts. 4. Educational Technology: Consulting on product development and implementation, with specific expertise in leveraging Generative AI for learning personalization and enhancing readability for diverse learner populations. 5. Project Management & Partnerships Execution: Serving as the Project Management lead to oversee large-scale research-practice partnerships (RPPs), managing cross-functional teams, timelines, multi-million-dollar budgets, and complex stakeholder engagement (school districts, academia, industry). If you require a consultant who can not only design the research but also secure the funding, manage the entire team, and build the resulting learning product & content, I am your solution.