Maria Lopez, Analyst, supports the research team at CEP in designing studies, analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, and writing reports.

Before joining CEP in June 2021, Maria was a member of research and evaluation teams at non-profit organizations focusing on global health, homelessness, and economic empowerment. She seeks to help improve organizational effectiveness by promoting the use of data to support learning and decision-making. Maria holds a master’s in Public Administration from Northeastern University, and a bachelor’s in Psychology from Suffolk University.

Outside of work, Maria enjoys sewing, restoring furniture, being outdoors, and travelling.