Shannon Bopp

Acted as lead in Washington DC headquarters for Federal programs in the Midwest and Southwest U.S. supporting the economic self-sufficiency and educational attainment of low-income families. Analyzed grantee data, program plans, audit findings, and financial reports to evaluate performance. Visited grantee sites to evaluate adherence to requirements. Recommended corrective actions to leadership. Represented division in department strategy teams. Served as panelist and presenter at national conferences.

Developed statistical programs using SAS to compile and analyze program recipient data. Reviewed applications from States and Tribes seeking emergency funding authorized under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Interpreted Federal statutes and regulations to respond to policy questions from grantees, regional offices, Congress, and other interested parties.

4-month external detail, during which I briefed U.S. Congressional staff on policies and trends related to U.S. public assistance programs; wrote reports and memos analyzing policy and legislation for Congressional staff and committees; and developed SAS statistical programs to analyze data trends in U.S. welfare programs.

Specialized in Policy Analysis and International Affairs. Coursework included statistics, data analysis, program evaluation, public program management, cost-benefit analysis, and comparative international affairs.

Specialized in history and sociology. Completed an additional minor in International Studies.