Shannon Lee is an education and workforce development researcher and Power BI developer. She is also the owner of Amethyst BI, a custom Power BI solutions & consulting group.
Shannon Lee, Ph.D.
Shannon has been conducting economic and education research professionally for over 15 years. She has over eight years of experience working with dashboard software (Power BI, Tableau) to meet the needs of various stakeholders.
Shannon earned her Ph.D. in Workforce Education and Development in 2019 from Penn State, her Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Baltimore, and her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science (minor: Spanish) from Salisbury University.
What I do
Power BI Developer
Labor Economist, specializing in evaluation of workforce development programs and initiatives
Data Visualization Pro
Skilled in SQL, SPSS, SAS, PowerQuery, Azure Artificial Intelligence, Reporting, Event Management, Project Management, and Skills Training
Related Experience
Senior Data Analytics & Visualization Specialist @ National Student Clearinghouse
(2022 – present)
Develop publications that advance post-secondary educational opportunity and attainment through evidence-based research.
Define research parameters via consultations and brief analysis, before crafting in-depth research plans that align with requirements – with a focus on providing public good.
Engage key stakeholders, including schools and colleges, policymakers, students, and families to capture feedback on their priority items
Researcher @ Penn State
(2015 – 2022)
Perform data analysis on economic outcomes of Penn State graduates, program evaluation related to those outcomes, and present findings to the executive leadership of the university.
Develop dashboards for various university projects and initiatives, including student enrollment, peer comparisons, employment outcomes, community survey results, and more.
Researcher @ Jacob France Institute, University of Baltimore
(2011 – 2017)
Conduct research on policies, education and employment outcomes, and performance measurement using administrative data for various government, non-profit, and private organizations. Responsible for survey design and administration, data collection and analysis, and completing and submitting research findings to clients.
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