Drew Zackary
@drewzackary
Qualitative researcher at University of Colorado Boulder who turned field interviews into decision-ready findings for NGOs and agencies.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At University of Colorado Boulder, I designed and led qualitative studies in Nepal and Uganda, from research questions and participant recruitment through fieldwork, analysis, and reporting. I turned interview, focus-group, and survey data into concise findings and recommendations for international NGOs, government agencies, and community partners.
I co-authored a commissioned USAID evidence review and a peer-reviewed article in Sustainability. Since 2020, I’ve also taught Culture and Power fully remotely, designing the course and providing timely written feedback.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Researcher & Instructor
University of Colorado Boulder
Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 9 months)
Designed and led multi-year qualitative studies in Nepal and Uganda, including research design, data collection, analysis, and reporting. Taught fully remote courses as instructor of record, managing course design, deadlines, and feedback.
Editorial Intern
American Ethnological Society
Jan 2017 - Dec 2020 (3 years 11 months)
Supported peer review and publication for a leading anthropology journal, editing manuscripts for clarity, structure, and adherence to publication standards.
Teaching Assistant & Field School Co-Instructor
University of Colorado Boulder
Jan 2010 - Dec 2018 (8 years 11 months)
Led lab and discussion sections in anthropology courses and co-instructed ethnographic field schools in Boulder County and Yellowstone National Park.
Research Team Member
University of Colorado Boulder
Jan 2017 - Dec 2017 (11 months)
Co-authored a commissioned evidence review for USAID on how civil society maintains civic space under restrictive governments.
Gathered accurate information quickly from people under stress and documented it precisely in a large public safety-net health system. Trained and supervised new paramedics, wrote protocols, and led learning sessions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Colorado Boulder
PhD, Cultural Anthropology
PhD in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Colorado Boulder, completed in 2025.
University of Colorado Denver
MA, Anthropology
MA in Anthropology from the University of Colorado Denver, completed in 2013.
Colorado State University
BS, Cognitive Psychology
BS in Cognitive Psychology from Colorado State University, completed in 2001.
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