Emmy Robison

Associate Director of Research Operations

Why LEO?

"I was drawn to LEO due to a profound sense of purpose, fueled by a desire to be part of a collective effort to dismantle the barriers of poverty. Poverty is the insidious underhand that often directs and determines outcomes for individuals without their say. I believe in a future where this can be different. LEO's unwavering commitment to evidence-based evaluation resonates with my deeply ingrained belief that there are policies and initiatives that have the power to uplift people – if only we can find them and prove they work. Leading impactful research projects at LEO is an opportunity to reshape lives and rewrite narratives. LEO goes beyond the professional realm, where each data point represents a person, a story, and an opportunity for radical change."

Bio

Emmy serves as the Associate Director of Research Operations, leading LEO’s Research Associates as they conduct impact evaluations of social service providers fighting to end poverty every day. Emmy comes to LEO from the world of education, where she worked for 11 years. She earned her BA from the University of Notre Dame as well as her MA in Educational Leadership. Emmy spent five years teaching first and third grade before moving into administration. She served as the Assistant Principal for Academics at Notre Dame Preparatory High School in AZ and then as the Vice Principal at St. Rita Catholic School in Dallas. Emmy is currently a PhD candidate in Educational Leadership Policy at Texas Tech University.