KALIE VELARDE

Served as a Research Assistant to Professor Cody Stoddard, contributing to various studies through the development and refinement of survey and interview questions, reviewing the literature, data collection, and assisting in the cleaning processes, utilizing software such as SPSS to ensure accuracy and reliability.

As the Graduate Lead on the Office of Public Defense (OPD) project, managed follow-up outreach with participants, coordinated interview schedules, actively participated in all interviews, and transcribed and anonymize the interview data for analysis.

For all research projects, conducted extensive literature reviews to inform study design and contextualize findings. Specific projects include:

• Chelan County Sheriff's Department Climate Survey (2024–2025)
• Office of Public Defense Training Survey (2024–2025)
• CWU Police Services Survey (2021–2023)"

I actively contributed to the academic success of students by assisting in the grading and evaluation of assignments to ensure accuracy and consistency. I assisted in developing and structuring questions for assignments and quizzes, ensuring alignment with course objectives and clarity for students. Designed and organized comprehensive study guides to aid in exam preparation, providing students with targeted resources to enhance their understanding of key concepts. Additionally, facilitated multiple study sessions, fostering an engaging and supportive environment where students could ask questions, review material, and strengthen their grasp of complex topics