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Castelline Tilus

North Providence,RI

Summary

Excellent communicator with 10 years of program management experience. Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to internal and external stakeholders, sustain high-performance teams, and set and achieve strategic objectives. Proficient in statistical analysis, data visualization software and data analytics (R, SQL).

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Manager

Sustainable Development Solutions Network, Thematic Research Network on Data and Statistics (TReNDS)
03.2022 - 03.2024
  • Worked with TReNDS’ staff and management to draft reports, briefings, reviews, op-eds, blogs, and other outputs for distribution to local, country-level, and international audiences.
  • Managed and cultivated relationships with external stakeholders to strengthen TReNDS’ research program and foster multi-disciplinary discourse and knowledge exchange.
  • Supported the Program Director in creating short and long-term strategic planning processes.


Co-Founder and Director of Education

Ayiti Analytics
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Spearheaded the development and execution of the Port-au-Prince Data Science Bootcamp in partnership with Digicel Group (2020-2022), placing 90% of program graduates in jobs with local employers.
  • Managed day-to-day operational activities in Haiti, including staff mobilization, content development, and partnership engagement.
  • Successfully negotiated and secured financial commitments, contributing to the sustainability and expansion of the Data Science Bootcamp program.

Field Research Manager

Northern Illinois University
04.2017 - 04.2021
  • Administered 800 household surveys on community perceptions of NGO aid in Southern Haiti as part of a 5-year longitudinal study.
  • Collected, synthesized, and analyzed data related to humanitarian emergencies and post-disaster recovery.
  • Facilitated key informant interviews with local government officials and community leaders to assess concerns and priorities.

Data Analyst

BlueLabs Analytics
05.2018 - 12.2019
  • Conducted ad hoc analysis to support data-driven outreach decisions for the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services.
  • Provided insightful analysis on consumers with expired coverage applications, leading to additional targeted messaging and increased engagement.
  • Acclimated new team members to the existing code base, including developing list-cutting logic for accurate and timely outreach to healthcare.gov consumers.

Research Analyst Intern

U.S. Department of State
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Liaised with human rights organizations across Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as foreign government officials and U.S. Embassy staff, to draft country-specific human rights assessments.
  • Worked under tight deadlines to clear government documents and press statements for public release, ensuring accuracy and adherence to policy guidelines.

Policy Analyst

The Earth Institute at Columbia University
03.2014 - 01.2015
  • Co-authored the white paper "Assistance Sociale en Haïti: Étude du Programme 'Ede Pep,'" providing best practices and policy recommendations for enhancing social assistance and food transfer programs in Haiti.
  • Presented policy recommendations to government officials, effectively communicating complex data to inform decision-making.

Education

Master of Arts - International Policy And Development

Middlebury Institute of International Studies
Monterey, CA
01.2018

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

Stanford University
Stanford, CA
01.2013

Skills

  • Program Management
  • Qualitative Research
  • Quantitative Research
  • Data, Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Policy Analysis
  • Strategic Planning

Timeline

Research Manager

Sustainable Development Solutions Network, Thematic Research Network on Data and Statistics (TReNDS)
03.2022 - 03.2024

Co-Founder and Director of Education

Ayiti Analytics
01.2019 - 01.2023

Data Analyst

BlueLabs Analytics
05.2018 - 12.2019

Research Analyst Intern

U.S. Department of State
01.2018 - 05.2018

Field Research Manager

Northern Illinois University
04.2017 - 04.2021

Policy Analyst

The Earth Institute at Columbia University
03.2014 - 01.2015

Master of Arts - International Policy And Development

Middlebury Institute of International Studies

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

Stanford University
Castelline Tilus