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jalisa harris

Associate, Insights and Analytics

Jalisa joined StrivedTogether in 2024 as the associate of insights and analytics. In this capacity, she supports the quantitative analysis of StriveTogether’s Civic Infrastructure Assessment and assists Cradle to Career Network members in their data and analytical work. She transforms complex data into meaningful insights and designs dashboards that drive strategic, data-informed decisions with clarity and confidence.

Prior to joining StriveTogether, Jalisa worked as a data analyst supporting large-scale rental and homeowner assistance programs by analyzing program data and generating state and federal reports to ensure compliance and transparency. She cleaned and validated large datasets, identified trends in applicant demographics and funding distribution, and delivered insights that informed policy and operational decisions. Additionally, she built intuitive dashboards, allowing stakeholders to monitor progress and outcomes in real time. Her work played a key role in identifying service gaps and maximizing the impact of emergency assistance funds.

Jalisa holds two bachelor’s degrees from Washington State University in communications and digital technology and culture. She also holds a master’s degree in community planning from the University of Cincinnati where she currently resides.

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