Kristin Tyler's research interests include education policy, workforce development, and public health as focus areas, as well as the methodologies utilized in conducting research in each of these fields. She graduated from Smith College in May 2009 with a B.A. in Mathematics and Statistics, in addition to extensive coursework in Psychology.

Current research projects include:

• Evaluation of Conversion Magnet Schools
• Impact Evaluation of the Berkeley Chess School First Moves Program
• Evaluation of the Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) Initiative