Hola 👋

About Me

I am a senior researcher and project manager with over 7 years of experience spanning public health, education, academia, and nonprofit sectors. I completed my PhD in Sociology at Rutgers-New Brunswick, having performed a multi-sited research study across two states on migrant integration, racial and class stratification, and urban development. My work consistently bridges evaluation research, systems design, and stakeholder engagement to deliver applicable solutions that enhance performance, mitigate risk, user engagement, and support mission-aligned outcomes. I am also passionate about community-centered research, having worked for small, local organizations looking to evaluate their programs and use data to inform mission and strategy. I am an avid gardener 🌱, baker 🥖, photographer 📸, and weightlifter 🏋. You can easily find me camping with my pup 🏕️🐶

• 💬 Ask me about mixed-methods research, data storage and integrity, process improvement, and product quality assurance. Here are some of my work samples:
  • Spatial-statistical analysis
  • Data monitoring and KPI tracking
  • Qualitative analysis of program engagement
  • More sample work...
• 🔭 I’m currently working on completing my ASQ CQPA training and broadening my understanding of SQL.
• 🧮 I recently completed my cost-effectiveness and benefit-cost analysis training offered by UPenn. Looking for projects to apply this knowledge!
• Languages: Spanish and English, learning Italian and German. Years of using R and STATA. Familiar with SQL.
• 📫 How to reach me: mmercadodiaz@protonmail.com
• 🔤 Pronouns: they/them
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