Tag: disparity study

  • Keen Independent Research —  Disparity Studies

    Community Engagement Consultant, 2014-present

    Conducting disparity studies on behalf of Keen Independent Research for the City of Vancouver, City of Tacoma, City of Providence, RI and State of Rhode Island, Port of Portland, Santa Clara County, State of Oregon Mental Health Regulatory Agency, Salem Area Mass Transit Department, and Oregon Department of Transportation.

    Participating in internal and external stakeholder meetings, conducting in-depth interviews throughout Oregon, and preparing monthly progress reports analyzing whether there is a level playing field for MBE and WBE firms in the Oregon transportation contracting industry and in its own contracts. Conducting reviews of agency procurement and contracting materials.

    Also conducted a workforce equity study for the City of Tacoma, assessing whether the makeup of the City’s workforce looks like the residents of Tacoma and surrounding communities.

  • MGT of America Consulting, LLC — Multiple Agencies in Alaska and California | Disparity Studies

    Disparity Study Leader, 2020-present

    Conducting disparity studies by analyzing businesses in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry and their experiences dealing with the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, City of San Jose, Santa Clara County, and other public and private sectors. Evaluating the agencies’ M/W/DBE business programs and recommending modifications. Conducting interviews; managing and facilitating public hearings and focus groups; managing surveys; and providing a highly detailed summary of findings for the Disparity Study. 

  • Keen Independent Research | Oregon Department of Transportation Disparity Study

    Oregon Department of Transportation building

    Community Engagement Consultant, 2014-2016

    Participated in internal and external stakeholders meetings, conducted in-depth interviews with business owners throughout the state of Oregon, and prepared monthly progress reports to analyze whether there is a level playing field for minority- and women-owned firms in the Oregon transportation contracting industry and in its own contracts.

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  • Keen Independent Research | National Transportation Safety Board Disparity Study

    Seal for the National Transportation Safety Board.

    Community Engagement Consultant, 2017-2018

    Participated in internal and external stakeholders meetings, conducted in-depth interviews with business owners throughout the country, and prepared monthly progress reports to analyze whether there is a level playing field for minority- and women-owned firms in the transportation contracting industry and in its own contracts.