Erika B. Lewy
Erika B. Lewy
Research Analyst
Postsecondary Education

Lewy, who came to MDRC in 2020, works primarily on projects related to higher education and the criminal justice system. In higher education, she evaluates green jobs training programs and programs meant to improve labor market outcomes for students with developmental education needs. Her criminal justice research focuses on pretrial justice reform. Lewy works across policy areas at MDRC and leads an organization-wide effort to engage people with lived experience to advise MDRC research. Prior to joining MDRC, she worked as an editorial assistant and freelance editor. She graduated from the University of Vermont with a bachelor’s degree in community development and applied economics.

Products

Report

A Photovoice Study on the Pretrial Experience in New Jersey

Brief

Opportunities and Challenges for an Emerging Labor Market

Report

A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of the Male Student Success Initiative for Men of Color

Report

A Review of the Evidence

Brief

A Model for Postsecondary Career and Technical Education

Issue Focus

What COVID-19 Adaptations We Will Take with Us, and What We Will Gladly Leave Behind

Brief

What Colleges Need to Know About Multiple Measures Assessments

Brief

Perspectives and Considerations for Supporting Movement Across Workforce and Academic Programs in Community Colleges

Issue Focus

Rapid Innovation and Ideas for the Future