creating equitable pathways for students is my calling.

Education policy researcher focused on first-generation and low-income student success. Currently applying to graduate programs in public policy and education.

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Hilary Geneva Tackie - Education Policy Researcher
5+
Publications
2024
Grad School

Impact by the Numbers

4+
Years
Policy Experience
5+
Publications
Research Articles
MIT
& Community
Speaking Engagements

Combining quantitative research, policy analysis, and hands-on program management to create pathways for underserved students.

Professional Experience

From policy research to program management, building bridges between evidence and action.

Project Manager

No Debt Degree

Jan 2024 – Present
  • Led scholarship programming and student support operations.
  • Coordinated vendors and budgets; delivered resources on deadline.
  • Co-authored an eBook guiding first-gen students through financing college.
program management student success scholarships

Policy Intern

Office of a Senior U.S. Official

Feb 2024 – May 2024
  • Prepared briefings on youth education and women's health initiatives.
  • Synthesized cross-agency inputs into concise action notes.
  • Supported stakeholder meetings and event logistics.
policy research briefings stakeholder engagement

Program Intern

New America – Higher Education

Jun 2023 – Aug 2023
  • Published articles translating research to public audiences.
  • Contributed to events and policy memos on access and affordability.
  • Synthesized research developments after affirmative action rulings.
writing policy comms higher ed

Quantitative Research Assistant

Cornell Education Policy Lab

Oct 2022 – Jun 2023
  • Analyzed district-level datasets using STATA; ran regressions.
  • Reviewed 500+ studies; organized evidence into thematic matrices.
  • Prepared reproducible code and visual summaries for faculty.
stata quant methods lit review
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Research Highlights

These snapshots show the range of questions I work on—how learners navigate opportunity, how programs can scale responsibly, and how data can clarify choices for families and policymakers.

Beekeeping & Rural Livelihoods

Social-network analysis of cooperative value chains and training outcomes in Rwanda.

economic inclusion agriculture SNA
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Youth Employment Programs

Evidence scan of youth workforce initiatives and program design for equitable access.

youth jobs equity
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Hybrid Learning Technologies

Implementation notes and tooling for blended learning in resource-constrained schools.

edtech implementation
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Magnet Schools & Housing

Quick literature map linking magnet enrollment patterns to local housing dynamics.

K-12 housing choice
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Full research notes and methodologies available upon request.

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Speaking & Engagement

I regularly present on education policy topics, from transfer pathways to college affordability. Here are highlights from recent speaking engagements and media appearances.

Hilary presenting at an MIT convening on transfer admissions and college pathways
MIT convening: transfer pathways
Hilary conducting a workshop on U.S. college pathways for high school students
Student workshop: college pathways
Hilary participating in a roundtable conversation with admissions officers at MIT
Admissions roundtable
Hilary networking with education leaders at a policy event
Policy networking event
Hilary meeting with a senior U.S. official, showcasing her policy experience
Public service experience

Let's improve student pathways together.

Hilary's approach to collaborative policy work

Speaking Topics

Transfer Pathways College Access Policy Research Student Success Program Management Education Equity
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Publications & Writing

Translating complex education research into accessible insights for policymakers, practitioners, and the public.

Publication Impact

5+
Published Articles
2+
Years Publishing
1K+
Readers Reached
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Let's Work Together

Ready to turn education research into policy action? I'd love to hear about your project and explore how we can create better pathways for students.

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Open to Collaboration

Research, speaking, consulting opportunities

Interested in discussing:

Policy Research Projects Speaking Engagements Program Evaluation Data Analysis Consulting Student Success Initiatives Education Equity Work Transfer Pathway Programs First-Gen Student Support

Currently available for new projects and partnerships. Let's explore how we can improve student pathways together.