Mariel Leonard

Mariel Leonard is a Lecturer at the University of Maryland, College Park, specializing in survey methodology and data analytics. With over a decade of experience in designing and implementing survey research projects, she began her career at Westat in Rockville, MD, where she worked in both the Telephone Research Center and the Instrument Design, Evaluation, and Analysis Services department. Her expertise extends to consulting for various organizations, including the German Ministry for Migration and Refugees and UNICEF, focusing on improving data equity and representation of ethnic minorities in research.Dr. Leonard holds a doctorate in empirical sociology from the University of Mannheim, where her research emphasized the importance of effective data collection methods. She teaches courses such as "Framework for Data Collection and Analysis," where she equips students with essential skills to conduct rigorous research in diverse contexts. Her commitment to advancing knowledge in survey methodology is evident through her active participation in academic conferences and her work on sensitive topics involving special populations. Through her teaching and consulting efforts, Mariel Leonard continues to make significant contributions to the field of data analytics and survey research