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Daniel Parmer

PhD

Provides guidance and expertise in design and execution of evaluation research, analysis, and communication to organizations and senior leadership.

Daniel Parmer

PhD, Social Policy & Management

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Director, Research & Evaluation

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Hi, I'm Daniel

I bring more than 15 years of knowledge and insight about survey and evaluation research, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, and contemporary ethnic and religious communities. I help organizations define, measure, and communicate the impact of their programs and strategic priorities using a variety of research methods and data visualizations.

EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCE

2023-PRESENT

Director

COMBINED JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES

Develop clear and measurable outcomes to assess the impact of CJP's grant-making strategies and investments. Lead and manage the design and implementation of large-scale research initiatives and program evaluations in the areas of education, mental health, and poverty. Direct the 2025 Jewish Community Study of Greater Boston.

2021-2023

COMBINED JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES

Associate Director

Design and manage research, measurement, and evaluation systems and processes; help to define measurable outcome indicators for initiatives and organizations across the community.

Projects include management of multi-year evaluation research, data and measurement expertise for CJP's Anti-Poverty Initiative and Mental Health Access collective impact groups.  

2017-2021

BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY / COHEN CENTER FOR MODERN JEWISH STUDIES

Associate Research Scientist

Managed and implemented survey research and evaluation of local and national programs, and socio-demographic analysis and population estimates for local and national communities. Publications include research on ethnic and religious identity, gender, and family life, and survey methodology. Expertise in qualitative and quantitative fields of research.

2006-2017

BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY / COHEN CENTER FOR MODERN JEWISH STUDIES

Research Associate

Conducted evaluation research and designed and implemented multi-modal surveys for large-scale programs. Experience with qualitative data collection including focus groups, interviews, and ethnography as well as quantitative data collection and analysis

EDUCATION

EDUCATION

2017

PhD

BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY

Heller School for Social Policy & Management

Concentration in Children, Youth, and Families

Dissertation: Choosing Marriage in a Period of Decline: The Role of Homogeneity, Religion, and Social Networks in the Marriage Market Among Jewish Young Adults

2005-2008

BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY

Near Eastern & Judaic Studies / Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program

Master's Degree

Dual degree program in Jewish studies and professional leadership. Concentration in American Judaism and social scientific study of contemporary Jewry.

2001-2005

California State University, San Bernardino

Bachelor's Degree

Cum Laude

Bachelor's degree in History, with a concentration on American history. 

SKILLS

SKILLS

SPSS/Stata - Advanced

Qualtrics - Advanced

ArcGIS Mapping - Proficient

Power BI - Proficient

Survey Research & Design - Advanced

Program Evaluation - Advanced

Theory of Change - Advanced

Data Visualization - Advanced

EXPERTISE

EXPERTISE

SURVEY RESEARCH & DESIGN

I am experienced with questionnaire development, field testing,  CATI management, sampling, and survey operations.

 

I bring expertise in both quantitative and qualitative methods, as well as mixed-methods research. My experience with quantitative methods and analysis includes descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, advanced statistical modeling, and graphics. I have also conducted ethnographic research, structured and semi-structured interviews, transcription, and analysis.

PROGRAM EVALUATION

​Program evaluation is at the core of my training in survey research. I have experience with pre/post and retrospective designs using both quasi-experimental and nonexperimental methods. Evaluation research includes qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method design and analysis. Prior experience includes evaluation of large-scale national programs such as Birthright Israel as well as smaller programs.

POLICY ANALYSIS

​My degree in social policy with a concentration in children, youth, and families provides the foundational skills and knowledge needed to stay up-to-date with programs and policies affecting local Jewish communities. I also lead measurement and outcome development using tools such as logic models and theory of change. I work with a wide-range of organizations and funders to help develop and implement research to aid in evidence-based decision making.

TEACHING

Teaching Experience

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2022

HRNS-246a: Statistics for Jewish Professional Leaders

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Two-credit graduate-level course designed to help students understand common statistical analyses used in policy and management contexts

Lecturer

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Fall 2022: Two-credit graduate-level course designed to help understand common statistical analyses used in policy and management contexts

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2011 - 2020

Teacher

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Designed and managed senior research capstone (Sofit).

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Taught courses on American Jewish history and culture, research methods in the Jewish studies, and contemporary issues in the Jewish community

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Prozdor

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2007 - 2012

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Fall 2007: American Judaism (NEJS 162).

Spring 2008: Analyzing the Jewish Community (NEJS 165a).

Fall 2009/Spring 2011/Spring 2012: Research Design for Social Policy Researchers (HS 359)

Teaching Fellow

Publications

Publications

Author or co-author of more than 20 articles, reports, and chapters. Publications have appeared in leading journals as well as opinion pieces in news media.

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What's Love Got to Do With It? Marriage and Non-Marriage Among Jewish Young Adults

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