Alyssa Studer coordinates the CONNECT program for the RGK Center, a program focused on connecting organizations in the community who have a data, evaluation, or measurement – related project to tackle with UT graduate students looking for applied and practical experience in the social and/or public sector. Prior to joining the RGK Center team, Alyssa taught high school chemistry and coached women’s soccer and cross country in Fort Worth ISD and Austin ISD. Most recently, she worked with the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation as their Central Texas Data Contractor. Alyssa graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison with degrees in Botany and Environmental Studies and was a member of the 2014 Teach For America – Dallas/Fort Worth Corps.