Research
Open To Work
Shanequa Reed
Mental Health Matters LLC
Chicago,IL
4
Certifications
7
Years of experience
Enthusiastic and results-driven research and data analytics professional with 7+ years of experience supporting healthcare, academic, market research, and federally funded research initiatives. Experienced in quantitative and qualitative research, survey methodology, statistical analysis, program evaluation, literature reviews, dashboard development, IRB protocol development, and communicating complex findings to executive leadership. Strong background using R, SQL, SAS, SPSS, Tableau, Python, Qualtrics, REDCap, IBM Cognos Analytics, and advanced Excel to generate data-driven recommendations that improve programs and organizational decision-making.
Work History
2 Months
10.2025 - 12.2025
2 Months
Senior Research Analyst
Chamberlain University | Chicago, IL
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Conducted data analysis utilizing R
- Developed interactive dashboards for new and existing surveys to improve reporting efficiency
- Designed and programmed academic surveys utilizing Qualtrics to support research initiatives
- Conducted literature review and research on possible surveys for shareholders
- Helped create solutions for low survey completions
1 Year
10.2024 - 10.2025
1 Year
Research Coordinator
Endeavor Health | Evanston, IL
10.2024 - 10.2025
- Created over 15 standard operating procedures and templates for research studies and protocols
- Lead participant recruitment for 4 studies on Personalized Medicine (PMED) Research Team
- Developed and submitted IRB protocols
- Processed 500 + payment and gift cards for participants
- Led 20 community engagement events for PMED team
- Monitored project progress closely, proactively addressing any issues
- Screened over 1,000 patient records, databases, and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
- Analyzed study documents such as interviews, protocols, and recruitment materials.
- Reviewed large data sets from Electronic Health Records for studies
- Conducted 20+ literature reviews for upcoming studies and manuscripts
2 Years 7 Months
02.2022 - 09.2024
2 Years 7 Months
Grant Coordinator & Data Analyst
Richard Bland College of William and Mary | Petersburg, VA
02.2022 - 09.2024
- Successfully submitted over 10 large institutional data reports to SCHEV and IPEDS for the entire college
- Served as the data representative for the First Scholars Network First Gen Project
- Completed over 100 data requests using SQL, R, and SPSS for campus departments
- Served as the Project Director for the Department of Justice (DOJ): Office on Violence Against Women's Campus Program from 2022-2024
- Hosted and lead bi-weekly DOJ Coordinated Community Response Team Meetings
- Successfully coordinated and hosted over 10 events using collaborative efforts with community partners
- Led Campus Brand Study including 15 focus groups and survey design with 107 responses
- Collaborated with community partners to create programs and trainings for campus including health, mental health, violence prevention, and education
- Hosted 10 mental health first aid trainings across campus and local schools
- Assisted with grants submission
- Tracked budget for Office on Violence Against Women campus program
- Developed over 100+ SQL queries
1 Year
01.2021 - 01.2022
1 Year
Research Associate
NORC at The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Collaborated on projects including National Survey of Fishing Hunting & Wildlife, Maryland Contact Tracing, National Longitudinal Surveys of Youth, & the MRSA project
- Reviewed and tested over 5 surveys before distribution using SAS
- Lead the development and review of mailing material for 3 + national projects
- Processed incentive payments for over 500 + project participants utilizing Microsoft Access
- Cleaned respondent data
- Assisted with updating training manuals for project tasks
- Manage and reviewed COVID-19 exposures in Salesforce
- Managed and addressed over 5 BBB complaints from project participants
5 Years
01.2016 - 01.2021
5 Years
Research Assistant
Virginia State University | Petersburg, VA
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Conducted literature reviews for upcoming studies and manuscripts
- Assisted with questionnaire developments
- Oversaw recruitment, data collection, and analysis for summer program study with participation of 100 students.
- Research areas included cardiovascular health, health and income disparities, VR technology, mental health, risky behaviors, performance & violence prevention
- Conducted debriefing sessions for over 50 participants before and after studies.
- Conducted data analysis with over 100 respondents
2023 - Current
Mental Health First Aid Instructor
Mental Health Matters LLC | Chicago, IL
2023 - Current
- Facilitated Mental Health First Aid training sessions for community members, students, and workplace teams.
- Delivered evidence-based instruction on recognizing, understanding, and responding to signs of mental health and substance use challenges.
- Adapted training materials and teaching strategies to meet the needs of diverse audiences while promoting inclusive learning environments.
- Coordinated training logistics, including participant registration, scheduling, instructional materials, and post-training evaluations..
- Collected and analyzed participant feedback to evaluate training effectiveness and identify opportunities for program improvement.
- Developed customized educational presentations and resource materials to support participants' mental health and wellness goals.
Education
Master of Science - Data Analytics
University of Maryland Global Campus | Hyattsville, MD | 07.2027
- Coursework includes:Decision Analytics, Data Visualization, Data Management, Statistical Analysis and Modeling, Predictive Analytics, and Machine Analytics
Master of Science - Industrial & Organizational Psychology
Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | 12.2022
- Coursework included Statistics, Research Methods, Ethics in Psychology, Social/Cultural Psychology, Mental Health, Organizational Development, Organizational Change, Human Resource Management & Strategies in Effective Leadership
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia State University | Petersburg, VA | 05.2020
- Minored in Sociology
- Coursework in Psychological Research, Statistics, Child Development, Social Problems, Experimental Psychology
- Member of Virginia State University Women's Volleyball Team
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude
- Member of Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology
- GPA: 3.85
Skills
Teamwork/Collaboration
Quantitative/Qualitative Research
Grant Submission
Project/Research Coordination
Budget Management
Qualtrics
Survey Monkey
RedCap
Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanequa-reed-484014163/
Publications
Reed, Shanequa (3rd author). “Breaking barriers to completing genetic testing for inherited breast cancer among at-risk Black women using a community-based participatory research approach.”
HGG Advances, 2026. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xhgg.2026.100591
Certification
- Psychological First Aid Training, 08/2022
- Market Research Foundations, 09/2022
- Project Management Foundations: Integration, 11/2022
- Project Management Foundations: Budgets, 11/2022
- Mental Health First Aid Instructor, 05/2023
Timeline
Senior Research Analyst
Chamberlain University
10.2025 - 12.2025Read more
Research Coordinator
Endeavor Health
10.2024 - 10.2025Read more
Grant Coordinator & Data Analyst
Richard Bland College of William and Mary
02.2022 - 09.2024Read more
Research Associate
NORC at The University of Chicago
01.2021 - 01.2022Read more
Research Assistant
Virginia State University
01.2016 - 01.2021Read more
Virginia State University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
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Grand Canyon University - Master of Science, Industrial & Organizational Psychology
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University of Maryland Global Campus - Master of Science, Data Analytics
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Mental Health First Aid Instructor
Mental Health Matters LLC
2023 - CurrentRead more