Wendy Sedlak Project Analyst Wendy Sedlak has a background in applied research and program evaluation using both quantitative and qualitative research methods, with a particular focus on social policy research and evaluation in the areas of social mobility, housing, education, and disability. She is knowledgeable in the development and administration of survey instruments, qualitative field studies, and statistical analysis. Wendy's current work at OMG includes the William Penn Arts for Children and Youth Blueprint. The initiative is focused on finding out about the state of arts education in Philadelphia communities and to assist the Arts for Youth Initiative with future planning. Wendy is also involved in the Citi Postsecondary Success Program an evaluation of their college access and success program. Before joining OMG, Wendy worked for Temple University's Institute on Disabilities where she worked on both qualitative and quantitative assessments. In particular, a project evaluation of a program called Parents As Leaders (PAL). As a part of that initiative Wendy helped to design, coordinate, and run focus groups regarding motivational factors for parents of children in typical childcare centers to participate in parent training opportunities. In addition, Wendy worked at the Wilder Research Center in St. Paul, MN where she conducted internal and external evaluations of programs. She was responsible for overseeing all medium to large-scale computer aided telephone interviewing projects including quality control, programming of survey instruments, monitoring project costs, and writing of research reports. Wendy holds a PhD and M.A. in Sociology from Temple University and a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin Madison. < Return to Staff Listing