Simeon Mpungu

Professional Summary

Public Policy Data Analyst with a Master’s in Public Policy (Analytics) from Georgia State University. Proficient in R, Stata, ArcGIS, and Microsoft Office, with hands-on experience in education policy research, AI tool development, and data-driven program evaluation. Passionate about using evidence-based strategies to inform policy and promote equity in government, nonprofit, and community contexts.

Technical Skills

  • Data & Programming: R, Stata, SPSS
  • Visualization & Design: ArcGIS, Canva, Adobe Illustrator, Daggity
  • Productivity Tools: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Survey & Research Tools: SurveyCTO, Google Forms

Education

  • Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
    Master of Public Policy (Data Analytics) — Expected December 2025 Relevant Coursework: Applied Statistics, GIS, Social Policy, Program Evaluation, Big Data Analytics, Data Visualization, Policy Analysis, Public Budgeting, Microeconomics

  • African Bible College, Lilongwe, Malawi
    Bachelor of Arts in Education — June 2011


Experience

  • Georgia State University – Urban Child Study Center
     Graduate Research Assistant | Atlanta, GA | Aug 2023 – Dec 2025
  • Developed an AI-based educational tool to support Pre-K–12 students across the U.S.
  • Led research design, cost planning, and implementation across 5 project teams.
  • Produced data-driven reports and policy briefs to inform education stakeholders.
  • Coordinated community engagement workshops and training sessions.
  • Contributed to grant writing and research dissemination.


  • Georgia State University – Mandela Washington Fellowship
     Lecturer | Atlanta, GA | Jun 2024 – Jul 2024
  • Led training on ethical and effective research practices in African contexts.
  • Demonstrated mobile data collection tools for low-resource environments.
  • Facilitated workshops on research design, data interpretation, and partnership development.

  • Ministry of Education – Malawi
     Secondary School Teacher | Mzuzu, Malawi | May 2012 – Aug 2023
  • Delivered high-quality instruction in literature, writing, and communication.
  • Adapted lessons to support diverse learners and enhance student performance.
  • Mentored students in debate, public speaking, and critical thinking.


Projects

  • AI Reading Support for Pre-K – Urban Child Study Center
     Developed a robotic AI tool to enhance literacy among preschoolers in underserved U.S. communities.

  • Reading & Robotics Initiative – Psychology & Neuroscience Department, Georgia State
     Contributed to a multi-year research project improving literacy support for teachers and students.

  • L4GA Literacy Program – Urban Child Study Center
     Assisted in implementing and evaluating Georgia's statewide literacy improvement initiative.

  • HIV Prevention Peer Program – Partners in Hope, Malawi
     Coordinated peer education and behavior change campaigns for HIV/AIDS prevention among youth.

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