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Jesse Brey

Jesse Brey

Philadelphia

Summary

Experienced qualitative researcher with a strong background in qualitative methodologies, data collection, and analysis. Demonstrates over 8 years of expertise in conducting interviews, focus groups, distributing surveys, and coding and analyzing qualitative data. Skilled in producing high-quality manuscripts for publication, final reports, and presentations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

Temple University
08.2018 - Current
  • Collaboratively and independently design and manage research projects employing various qualitative research methodologies
  • Conduct interviews, focus groups, distribute surveys, and engage in systematic social observation with key stakeholders
  • Code, analyze, and interpret qualitative findings using analytical software
  • Present data and findings in peer-reviewed journals, reports and presentations

Group Co-Facilitator

Pennsylvania Prison Society
12.2023 - Current
  • Lead both family reunification groups for incarcerated women and for family members supporting an incarcerated loved one
  • Facilitate meetings by creating a safe and supportive environment for group participants
  • Identify strengths and needs of group participants to provide the best individualized support

Supports Coordinator/Supervisor

Quality Progressions
11.2015 - 03.2020
  • Oversaw team of 5 Support Coordinators daily tasks by troubleshooting programmatic issues, ensuring necessary deadlines were met and delegating relevant tasks to team members when appropriate
  • Managed a caseload of consumers by identifying their needs and finding resources for them
  • Created a strong team environment by supporting individual team member needs and identifying areas of improvement


Research Assistant

Rutgers University
08.2016 - 08.2018
  • Conduct interviews with Juvenile Probation Officers across Pennsylvania counties and engaging in systematic social observation
  • Coded and analyzed interview data using analytical software
  • Worked collaboratively with research team members to produce manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals

Research Assistant

Temple University Hospital, Center for Urban Bioethics
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Cure Violence
  • Conducted interviews and focus group with Cure Violence outreach workers
  • Coded, analyzed, and interpreted qualitative findings for manuscripts

Research Assistant

Temple University
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Harms After a Victimization: Experience and Needs (HAVEN)
  • Analyzed quantitative survey responses, recoded and reported descriptive statistics
  • Conducted literature reviews on a variety of project-relevant topics

Research Assistant

Temple University
08.2020 - 08.2022
  • Evaluating Prosecutor-Led Criminal Justice Reform in Philadelphia: A Mixed-Methods Approach
  • Conducted 100+ qualitative interviews with district attorney staff and external stakeholders
  • Coded, analyzed, and interpreted qualitative findings for manuscripts

Research Assistant

Temple University
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Reducing Gang Violence: A Long Term Follow Up of a Randomized Controlled Trial of Functional Family Therapy
  • Funding: National Institute of Justice
  • Conduct survey interviews and focus groups to evaluate long-term effectiveness of gang intervention
  • Coded, analyzed, and interpreted qualitative findings for manuscripts

Research Assistant

Temple University
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Frankford, Philadelphia Men’s Study
  • Recruit and interview participants in the focal community
  • Coded, analyzed, and interpreted qualitative findings for manuscripts

Education

Ph.D. - Criminal Justice

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
03.2025

M.A. - Criminal Justice

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
05.2020

B.A. - Criminal Justice

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
12.2014

Skills

  • Qualitative methodologies
  • Interviewing
  • Focus group facilitation
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Data analysis
  • Project management
  • Strategic planning
  • Survey design
  • Literature review
  • Presentation skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Doctoral Dissertation

A Labor of Love: The Role of Incarceration in the Life Course of the Family., Dr. Jamie Fader, 03/01/24

Timeline

Group Co-Facilitator

Pennsylvania Prison Society
12.2023 - Current

Research Assistant

Temple University Hospital, Center for Urban Bioethics
08.2023 - 08.2024

Research Assistant

Temple University
08.2022 - 08.2023

Research Assistant

Temple University
08.2020 - 08.2022

Research Assistant

Temple University
08.2019 - 08.2020

Research Assistant

Temple University
08.2018 - Current

Research Assistant

Temple University
08.2018 - 08.2019

Research Assistant

Rutgers University
08.2016 - 08.2018

Supports Coordinator/Supervisor

Quality Progressions
11.2015 - 03.2020

M.A. - Criminal Justice

Temple University

B.A. - Criminal Justice

Temple University

Ph.D. - Criminal Justice

Temple University
Jesse Brey