Meet Dr. Regina Y. Fuller, Research and Evaluation Consultant, Aya Research Group | Career Paths for PhDs

Office Hours: Career Paths for PhDs

Office Hours: Career Pathways for PhDs is dedicated to helping people with doctorates explore careers from academia to industry!
Host/Show Creator: Dr. Jasmin M. Goodman
Co-Creator & Executive Producer: Dr. Maryann Kwakwa
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About Our Guest:
Biography
I work at the nexus of international development, education, and philanthropy. As a research enthusiast and former educator, I have led education and public health research and monitoring and evaluation projects (M&E) in over 7 countries in Latin America and Africa. I am passionate about improving access to education for all students, especially for adolescents, girls, and vulnerable communities globally.
I am the Senior Advisor for Education and International Grantmaking at Rotary International, partnering with Rotary members from around the world to design and implement high quality basic education and literacy projects.
I have a PhD in Comparative International Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. My work draws on anthropology of education, African feminism, and African Studies.
While writing my dissertation, I realize I did not want to pursue a career in the academy. I knew there were many non-academic career opportunities for social science PhDs but was not interested in working in tech or UX research. I’ve learned so much navigating my transition from the academia to the social impact world, and here I share my tips & tricks on how Social Science PhDs can successfully transition from the academia into non-academic careers with non-profits and foundations.
I offer technical expertise in international education , qualitative research methods, gender, and adolescent reproductive health. If you’re interested in discussing consulting opportunities, or PhD careers, please reach out.