Evan Foston

Experience

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  Étoile Academy Charter School

  Jan 2022 - Jun 2023

  Paraprofessional

  • Collected, organized, and analyzed students’ performance data, helping to write grants by substantiating the need for funding.• Advised students in academics and college preparation, aligning students’ aspirations with STEM and other tracks.• Supported students in achieving academic and behavioral goals, focusing on health, wellness, and educational outcomes.• Collaborated with staff to optimize support strategies, ensuring timely interventions and inclusive learning materials.

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  Kinder Institute for Urban Research

  Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

  Graduate Research Assistant

  • Assisted stakeholder engagement in conceptualizing a research project assessing the quality of housing screening tools.• Led a small team to craft a research proposal for collaborations with housing organizations interested in higher housing standards.• Contacted and facilitated communication between research professionals and community health stakeholders.• Executed comprehensive literature reviews to assess existing housing screening tools and adapt them to the Houston housing market.• Co-created and instituted research protocols and operational guidelines to ensure rigorous, consistent, and policy-relevant outcomes. Show less

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  Harris County Elections Administration Office

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Policy Analyst

  • Collaborated with an evaluation team to assess challenges faced by poll workers during the 2022 Harris County midterm election.• Used RStudio and Excel to clean data, perform multivariate analyses, and uncover factors influencing poll worker performance.• Conducted a literature review of stakeholder engagement and resource allocation, exploring challenges in the electoral process.• Synthesized and presented research findings, offering evidence-based policy recommendations.

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  Foston International

  Aug 2023 - now

  Marketing Coordinator

  • Participate in Public Relations events, fostering meaningful relationships with community groups, media, and external stakeholders.• Identify and cultivate new leads, ensuring the organization is adaptable, forward-thinking, and responsive to the market.• Assist in national advertisement acquisitions for political campaigns with strategic planning and placement to optimize visibility.• Coordinate with media outlets to secure rate cards; ensuring effective media buys and overseeing press releases and commercials. Show less