Jill Pentimonti

Jill Pentimonti is the Executive Director of Research Advancement at the University of Notre Dame and an Associate Research Professor in the Institute for Educational Initiatives. She specializes in strengthening institutional research partnerships with federal agencies, managing research portfolios, and advancing educational interventions. Her roles involve tracking funding priorities and coordinating faculty collaborations.

Education: B.A. in Finance (University of Notre Dame), M.Ed. (Northwestern University), M.Ed. in Reading Education (University of Virginia), and Ph.D. in Education and Human Ecology (Ohio State University).

Research Interests: Focus on quantitative methods in education, language and reading development, and evidence-based interventions. She develops assessment tools for cognitive skills and evaluates educational programs, particularly in early childhood and bilingual contexts.

Professional Engagements: Board member of The Science Coalition, advocating for federal research investment. Extensive experience in federally-funded research across universities and non-profits.

Grants & Advising: Manages grants and pursues new funding opportunities, though specific grant details are not listed here. Advising roles and student supervision are not explicitly detailed in the provided text.