Gracie Blackburn
Durham,North Carolina
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Desk Staff
Duke University Student Affairs
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Connected members of the Duke community to campus resources
- Responded to phone and email inquiries
- Assisted office staff with administrative tasks and event preparations.
Research Team Lead
Duke Center for Child and Family Policy
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Led a team of undergraduates investigating child maltreatment prevention efforts in North Carolina
- Designed a study focused on the efficacy of programs in the Title IV-E clearinghouse
- Created training material for new team members.
Research Consultant
Child Care Services Association
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Worked on a team of Duke students to reduce barriers in the Durham PreK application process for families experiencing homelessness
- Conducted semi-structured interviews and analysis of post-application survey data
- Produced a policy brief with detailed recommendations to stakeholders.
Communications Intern
Kings Park International Church
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Administered a summer program for college students
- Scheduled speakers, sessions, and events to facilitate student engagement
- Tracked student progress through a points system and one-on-one mentorship.
Education
Duke University -
B.A. History
Durham, NC05-2024
Skills
- Microsoft Office and Canva
- Writing and Editing
- Policy Research
- Office Administration
- Empathy
Timeline
Research Team Lead
Duke Center for Child and Family Policy
05.2023 - 12.2023
Research Consultant
Child Care Services Association
08.2022 - 12.2022
Communications Intern
Kings Park International Church
05.2022 - 06.2022
Front Desk Staff
Duke University Student Affairs
01.2022 - 05.2024
Duke University -
B.A. History