Vanessa Roof, Ph.D.

Director of Engineering

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States29 yrs 5 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in data analysis and research design.
Proven leadership in higher education initiatives.
Strong background in mental health and clinical research.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Higher Education and Healthcare professional with expertise in data analysis and clinical research.

Contact

vroof@nebraska.edu LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Data AnalysisResearch DesignProgram EvaluationClinical ResearchMental HealthPublic Health

Other Skills

Data CollectionData ManagementData RequestsGrant WritingGroup TherapyPredictive ModelingPublic SpeakingReportingResearch CoordinationResearch EvaluationResearch ReportingStudent DevelopmentSurvey AdministrationSurvey MethodologyTeaching

About

Experienced Researcher with a demonstrated history of providing leadership in the higher education industry. Skilled in Clinical Research, Data Analysis, Research Design, Program Evaluation, and Warehouse design. Education and training with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) focused in Cognitive Psychology and Social Science Research from University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Experience

University of nebraska system

2 roles

Director - Enterprise Data Solutions

Promoted

Jun 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

Assistant Director - Enterprise Data Solutions

Feb 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 1 mo

University of nebraska–lincoln

4 roles

Director of Student Success Reporting & Analytics

Promoted

Jun 2016 – Feb 2018 · 1 yr 8 mos

Provide campus leadership regarding data collection and storage, reporting of student success initiatives, analyzing factors that influence retention and graduation, and administration of student support applications. Maintain a national presence and stay current with national trends and incorporate into UNL strategic vision.

Institutional Retention and Assessment Research Analyst

Mar 2012 – Jun 2016 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Provide campus leadership through data analysis and interpretation including feedback on goal attainment, evaluation of campus initiatives and predictive modeling. Administer national student engagement survey and disseminate information across campus. Manage campus early-alert, cloud based Platform.

Senior Researcher

Promoted

Jan 2011 – Mar 2012 · 1 yr 2 mos

Conduct research on factors impacting retention and graduation, complete data requests, evaluate effectiveness and utility of high impact practices, and support student outreach based on predictive modeling.

Graduate Research Assistant

Jan 2006 – Jan 2011 · 5 yrs

Received Social Science research training to include survey methodology, research methods and statistics, research reporting, data management, confidentiality, and interpreting applied research. Prepared documentation for IRB, taught statistical research methods and writing to undergraduate and graduate students.

Premier psychiatric group, llc

Mental Health Therapist

Nov 2004 – Dec 2010 · 6 yrs 1 mo · Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Area

Generated court ordered evaluations (substance abuse evaluation, biopsychosocial evaluation, family assessment, and placement and treatment recommendations) and provided individual and family therapy. Coordinated of Phase IV pharmaceutical research to determine efficacy of treatment options for children and adults.

Bryan health

2 roles

Mental Health Therapist

Promoted

Jan 2002 – Jan 2004 · 2 yrs · Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Area

Provided substance abuse/mental health individual and family therapy with those placed in Juvenile Drug Court. Provided lectures, employee training, and group therapy with residential and outpatient youth and adult clients.

Mental Health Technician

Jan 1998 – Jan 2002 · 4 yrs · Lincoln, Nebraska Metropolitan Area

Paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, assisting in the care and treatment of psychiatric and/or chemically dependent patients. Under supervision of the nurse or counselor, provided supportive and behavioral direction as dictated by patient needs and treatment plan.