Kamila Bruscianelli
Des PLaines,IL
Summary
Customer-focused, empathetic education professional with 15+ years of experience supporting educators, administrators, and cross-functional teams across research, implementation, and organizational settings. Known for building trusted relationships, translating complex data into actionable insights, and supporting adoption of programs and tools in K–12, higher education, and professional contexts. Brings a strong implementation mindset grounded in educational psychology, mixed-methods research, and hands-on stakeholder support, with a reputation for being attuned to stakeholder needs and responsive to context. Particularly effective at bridging research, practice, and technology to help organizations and customers realize meaningful, sustainable value through thoughtful, supportive partnership.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Organizational Development Coordinator
JBT Wealth Management
01.2025 - Current
- Support onboarding, training, and organizational initiatives that enhance employee and advisor experience across a multi-office firm.
- Assist with organizational assessment and data analysis to inform leadership decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.
- Maintain and monitor OD-related systems, documentation, and learning platforms, ensuring data accuracy and visibility into engagement and progress.
- Track and report on key performance indicators related to effectiveness, adoption, and engagement, surfacing risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Partner with leadership, operations, compliance, and external vendors to support adoption of tools, workflows, and process changes.
Project Coordinator, GlobalEd2 Project (College of Education)
University of Illinois Chicago
01.2008 - 01.2019
- Served as a primary point of contact for schools, educators, and project stakeholders across a large, multi-site research and implementation initiative.
- Coordinated participant recruitment and supported sustained engagement with educators throughout implementation cycles.
- Managed and participated in research operations across multiple sites, aligning timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder needs.
- Designed and deployed qualitative and quantitative data collection tools to assess implementation and outcomes.
- Synthesized findings and communicated insights to diverse audiences, including practitioners, researchers, and conference attendees.
- Hired, trained, and supervised junior research assistants, ensuring consistency and quality of work.
- Ensured compliance with IRB and ethical research guidelines.
Research Specialist, Learning Sciences Research Institute (LSRI)
University of Illinois Chicago
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Acted as a liaison between project teams and teacher participants, supporting clear communication and ongoing collaboration.
- Conducted classroom observations and collected student and teacher data to inform implementation analysis.
- Maintained electronic records and databases to support efficient data management and reporting.
- Conducted literature reviews aligned to project goals and instructional design decisions.
Instructor, Faculty Assistance Center for Technology (FACT)
University of Illinois Chicago
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Partnered with college stakeholders to re-envision the center’s mission and organizational priorities.
- Designed interview protocols and survey instruments to assess faculty needs and technology usage patterns.
- Delivered professional development and individualized support to faculty adopting digital tools for teaching, research, and service.
- Developed training materials and guidance focused on ethical and effective use of instructional technologies.
Research Associate, Center for the Study of Learning, Instruction, & Teacher Development (LITD)
University of Illinois Chicago
01.2002 - 01.2008
- Conducted and led qualitative and quantitative data collection efforts in laboratory and field-based research settings.
- Prepared and managed research data, including transcription, coding, and aggregation of audio and video sources.
- Developed and refined qualitative coding schemes and conducted in-depth analysis to extract actionable insights.
- Trained and supervised junior research staff, including remote team members.
- Served as a liaison between research personnel and participants, including faculty and academic leaders.
- Managed ethical compliance and research protocols.
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Psychology
University of Illinois At Chicago
M.Ed. - Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics, & Assessment
University of Illinois At Chicago
B.A. - Psychology
University of Illinois At Chicago
Skills
- Customer Success & Relationship Management
- Program & Implementation Support
- Stakeholder Engagement (Faculty, Administrators, Leadership)
- Adoption & Change Management
- Data-Informed Decision Making
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
- CRM & Tracking: Redtail, Salesforce-adjacent systems
- Data & Analysis: Excel (advanced), SPSS, NVivo
- Collaboration: Microsoft 365, Teams, Zoom
- Documentation & Enablement: SOPs, training guides, implementation plans
Languages
Polish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Organizational Development Coordinator
JBT Wealth Management
01.2025 - Current
Research Specialist, Learning Sciences Research Institute (LSRI)
University of Illinois Chicago
01.2013 - 01.2015
Instructor, Faculty Assistance Center for Technology (FACT)
University of Illinois Chicago
01.2012 - 01.2013
Project Coordinator, GlobalEd2 Project (College of Education)
University of Illinois Chicago
01.2008 - 01.2019
Research Associate, Center for the Study of Learning, Instruction, & Teacher Development (LITD)
University of Illinois Chicago
01.2002 - 01.2008
Ph.D. - Educational Psychology
University of Illinois At Chicago
M.Ed. - Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics, & Assessment
University of Illinois At Chicago
B.A. - Psychology
University of Illinois At Chicago