Nadia Oakley
Director of Research
A researcher and community-minded leader using evidence, program insight, and partnerships to expand opportunity.
Evidence in service of opportunity.
Nadia’s research perspective connects data, people, and the barriers that shape access.
Nadia Oakley serves as Director of Research at The JSO Consulting Group. Her background includes curriculum design, program development, implementation, and strategic partnership work focused on underserved communities.
She earned honors degrees in Sociology and Anthropology from Spelman College, where she was a Bonner Scholar and was initiated into Phi Beta Kappa. Her legal studies at Emory University School of Law align with her commitment to addressing barriers facing minorities and underrepresented communities.
Her experience includes grant writing and board service with the United Foundation of Central Florida, as well as work in legal, public service, and human rights settings. She brings that breadth to research that informs JSO’s strategy and client work.
Research that makes strategic decisions more informed and more equitable.
Sociology and Anthropology with honors, Spelman College; legal studies at Emory.
Civic leadership and community engagement across institutions.
Areas of Expertise
How Nadia contributes to JSO’s work and the organizations we serve.
Research Design
Develops approaches to gather and interpret useful information.
Curriculum & Program Development
Connects learning design to community needs.
Reports & Insights
Turns findings into clear recommendations.
Role at JSO
Focused responsibilities within our consulting team.
Research Leadership
Guides research methods, analysis, and reporting across JSO projects.
Cross-Team Support
Works with teams and partners to ground decisions in evidence.
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