معرفی
Jessica Goldberg is a Research Assistant Professor in the Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Study & Human Development at Tufts University. She holds a PhD in Child Development from Tufts and a BA in English & Anthropology from Oberlin College. Her work focuses on child and family policy, program evaluation, and home visiting initiatives. She co-leads the Massachusetts Home Visiting Initiative (MHVI) Implementation Study, examining systemic impacts of early childhood programs, and directs evaluations of Healthy Families Massachusetts (HFM) through a randomized controlled trial. Goldberg’s research emphasizes policy-realization processes and equity in service delivery systems. She has secured grants from agencies like the CDC, HRSA, and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Her team, part of the Tufts Interdisciplinary Evaluation Research (TIER) group, prioritizes actionable findings for public health and social justice.
Education:
- PhD, Child Development, Tufts University
- MA, Child Development, Tufts University
- BA, English & Anthropology, Oberlin College
Research Interests:
Goldberg explores how policy objectives interact with frontline program dynamics, particularly in home visiting and family support systems. Current projects include MHVI’s multi-level evaluation and longitudinal HFM studies tracking long-term outcomes. Her work analyzes referral systems, father engagement, and program fidelity in diverse populations.
Grants & Awards:
- Multiple grants from Massachusetts state agencies and national foundations (e.g., CDC, Annie E. Casey Foundation)
- Leadership in federally funded MIECHV initiatives
Labs/Teams:
Core member of the Tufts Interdisciplinary Evaluation Research (TIER) group, focusing on maternal/child health policy and equity-driven evaluation methodologies.
