Emily Barnes

Led data integration delivery through staff training, KPI tracking, and case study development while executing compliant survey distribution. Ensured data accuracy through QA and stakeholder reporting, and built data literacy training to support teams using the data.

Led development and delivery of data integration by training teams, tracking KPIs, and producing case studies and group workshops. Developed survey delivery and ensured data compliance, performing QA and reporting findings to internal stakeholders while supporting staff with data literacy.

Conducted qualitative and quantitative research on gender representation in democracy and coordinated weekly stakeholder updates. Partnered with senior researchers to develop an improved women's representation index and presented findings to the GIWL team.

Managed day-to-day participant communication, client renewals, and a database for organizing case information, while assisting with payroll processing and related tasks. Tracked service agreements to support DHS licensing compliance and participated in the DEI committee to help foster a welcoming environment.

Managed volunteer database records, supported volunteer recruitment by cultivating relationships with potential and current volunteers, and developed monthly newsletters. Led orientation sessions, organized volunteer outreach events, served as key point of contact, and tracked volunteer hours.

Supported marketing and communications by creating social media content and developing/distributing monthly community newsletters. Collaborated with the board of directors on event planning and document distribution and scheduled/managed online events, including Zoom setups.

Supported the Marketing and Communications Director by creating social media content and distributing monthly community newsletters. Helped coordinate online events and forums (including Zoom setups) and collaborated with the Board on event planning and document distribution.

Pursued a Master of Arts in Public Policy at King’s College London from September 2023 to January 2025.

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities from January 2020 to May 2022.

Completed Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) at North Hennepin Community College from September 2018 to December 2019.