Amanda Perez began working in the nonprofit sector while completing her Bachelor’s Degree in Statistical Theory at Barnard College. She worked as a case manager assigned to Bronx middle and high schools, providing students with individual counseling to address chronic absenteeism. In these positions, Amanda practiced the real-world application of her studies and used statistical analysis to track her students’ progress. Her interest in this work continued to flourish and led her to earn a Master’s Degree in Data Analysis at Baruch College.
“Working on these projects, I realized that there is a direct connection between the statistical theory I was studying at school, and the quality of service being provided. We could use the data to inform that.”
After completing her degrees, Amanda pursued Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) positions in the nonprofit sector throughout the city. However, she missed working for an organization that was making an impact in the Bronx community. She joined BronxWorks in 2016 as the Program Director of the Jill Chaifetz Transfer School (JCTS), once again immersing herself in case management work for a Bronx high school. As a Bronx resident and native, Amanda enjoyed being part of a large, mission-driven agency focused on her community, though her passion for data analysis remained.
Two years after she joined BronxWorks, Amanda became the organization’s first full-time Director of Compliance. She managed existing CQI Specialists within various programs and established foundational practices for ensuring program compliance. Since then, the CQI department has expanded to include additional staff, more systems of evaluation, and new technology to support data collection for client-facing staff. Amanda is now the Director of Program Quality & Evaluation, overseeing evaluation and improvement across the agency and leading projects creating new guidelines for quality assurance.
“I love seeing how each individual department is contributing to our work as an agency. We are moving towards one common goal, but when you’re in one program you don’t typically see the big picture. For me, I see it as a puzzle all coming together.”
Outside of work, Amanda loves to spend time playing and learning with her daughter. She also enjoys reading and doing karaoke with loved ones.
Amanda Perez began working in the nonprofit sector while completing her Bachelor’s Degree in Statistical Theory at Barnard College. She worked as a case manager assigned to Bronx middle and high schools, providing students with individual counseling to address chronic absenteeism. In these positions, Amanda practiced the real-world application of her studies and used statistical analysis to track her students’ progress. Her interest in this work continued to flourish and led her to earn a Master’s Degree in Data Analysis at Baruch College.
“Working on these projects, I realized that there is a direct connection between the statistical theory I was studying at school, and the quality of service being provided. We could use the data to inform that.”
After completing her degrees, Amanda pursued Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) positions in the nonprofit sector throughout the city. However, she missed working for an organization that was making an impact in the Bronx community. She joined BronxWorks in 2016 as the Program Director of the Jill Chaifetz Transfer School (JCTS), once again immersing herself in case management work for a Bronx high school. As a Bronx resident and native, Amanda enjoyed being part of a large, mission-driven agency focused on her community, though her passion for data analysis remained.
Two years after she joined BronxWorks, Amanda became the organization’s first full-time Director of Compliance. She managed existing CQI Specialists within various programs and established foundational practices for ensuring program compliance. Since then, the CQI department has expanded to include additional staff, more systems of evaluation, and new technology to support data collection for client-facing staff. Amanda is now the Director of Program Quality & Evaluation, overseeing evaluation and improvement across the agency and leading projects creating new guidelines for quality assurance.
“I love seeing how each individual department is contributing to our work as an agency. We are moving towards one common goal, but when you’re in one program you don’t typically see the big picture. For me, I see it as a puzzle all coming together.”
Outside of work, Amanda loves to spend time playing and learning with her daughter. She also enjoys reading and doing karaoke with loved ones.
