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Independent Research and Policy Consultant | Expertise in social emotional and academic development, using data for CQI

Profile Summary

I'm Abby Schachner, Ph.D., an independent education policy researcher and consultant with over 15 years of experience in researching and evaluating learning and development. I'm passionate about helping children succeed by conducting and translating research into actionable practices. I have a strong background in research design and implementation, with a focus on social, emotional, and academic development and using data for continuous improvement. In my work, I partner with organizations and practitioners to develop and implement effective programs and interventions. Those partners represent state, local and federal government agencies, research institutions, foundations, and educational technology companies. Previously, I have worked at research institutions including Learning Policy Institute, SRI International, and WestEd as well as institutions of higher education, including UC Davis, George Washington University, and Georgetown University. I hold a Ph.D. in human development from University of California, Davis and graduated cum laude from Georgetown University with a B.A. in psychology and double minors in cognitive science and women’s and gender studies. I'm interested in working with organizations that are committed to improving the lives of children, their families, and educators.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Education Policy
• ★ Early Childhood Education
• ★ Data-Driven Decision Making
• ☆ Human Behavior & Psychology
• ☆ Cognitive Science
• ☆ Child & Adolescent Psychology
• ☆ Developmental Psychology
• ☆ Applied Psychology
• ☆ Educational Psychology
• ☆ Child Development
• ☆ State Policy & Legislation
• ☆ Visual Communication
• ☆ Speech Communication
• ☆ Child Psychology
• ☆ Education Reform
• ☆ Evaluation Methodology
• ☆ Educational Innovation
• ☆ Rural Education
• ☆ Urban Education
• ☆ Educational Statistics
• ☆ Educational Effectiveness
• ☆ Higher Education
• ☆ Secondary Education
• ☆ Adult Education
• ☆ Middle School Education
• ☆ Educational Methods & Theories
• ☆ Teacher Education
• ☆ Special Education
• ☆ Curriculum Planning & Development
• ☆ Distance Education
• ☆ Inclusive Education
• ☆ Computer-Assisted Instruction
• ☆ SPSS
• ☆ Excel
• ☆ SAS
• ☆ STATA
• ☆ R
• ☆ Tableau
• ☆ Product Evaluation
• ☆ Hypothesis
• ☆ Peer Review
• ☆ Research Methodology
• ☆ Survey Design & Methodology
• ☆ User Research
• ☆ Quantitative User Research
• ☆ Qualitative User Research
• ☆ Fact Checking
• ☆ Literature Search
• ☆ Gap Analysis
• ☆ Print Design
• ☆ Presentation Design
• ☆ Instructional Webinars
• ☆ Skills Training
• ☆ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ Journal Selection
• ☆ Manuscript & Journal Article Writing
• ☆ Experimental Protocols
• ☆ White Papers
• ☆ Case Studies
• ☆ Textbook Content Writing
• ☆ Science Communication
• ☆ Literature Review
• ☆ Traditional/Narrative Literature Review
• ☆ Systematic Literature Review
• ☆ Copywriting
• ☆ Emails & Newsletters
• ☆ Marketing Copy
• ☆ Social Media Copy
• ☆ Web Copy
• ☆ Blog Posts
• ☆ Public Relations Writing
• ☆ Product Descriptions
• ☆ User Guides & Handbooks
• ☆ Scientific Proofreading & Editing
• ☆ Proofreading & Editing
• ☆ Course Content Writing
• ☆ Grant Writing
• ☆ Business Strategy
• ☆ Nonprofit Organization Administration
• ☆ Project Management

Services

• Writing

Writing Clinical Trial Documentation, Non-Medical Regulatory Writing, Technical Writing, Business & Legal Writing, Copywriting, General Proofreading & Editing

Work Experience

Consultant/Owner

Schachner Consulting, LLC

March 2025 - Present

Senior Researcher

Learning Policy Institute

2018 - Present

Early Childhood Resaercher

SRI International

2013 - 2018

Child Development Technical Writer

WestEd

2012 - 2013

Co-Principal Investigator

University of California Davis

2009 - 2013

Associate Instructor

University of California Davis

2011 - 2012

Research Associate

George Washington University

2007 - 2008

Research Assistant

Georgetown University

2005 - 2007

Education

Ph.D. (Human Development)

University of California Davis

September 2008 - June 2013

A.B. (Psychology)

Georgetown University

August 2003 - May 2007

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.