Emily Ritchie

As a Senior Data and Evaluation Intern, Emily uses her background in social science, longitudinal research, and educational data analysis to support MAEC’s equity initiatives.

In previous roles, Emily worked at Yale University, where she examined gender and racial equity in higher education, designed data-driven programming to promote diversity and feelings of belonging among new students, and evaluated the strengths and weaknesses of ongoing tutoring and professional development services. At Social Contract, LLC, Emily consulted on a state-sponsored group violence intervention and examined the continuity of state mental health services for youth transitioning to adulthood.

Emily holds a B.A. in Developmental Psychology from Miami University. She later earned M.S. and M.Phil. degrees in Psychology from Yale and is finishing her PhD in Experimental Social Psychology in 2025. Her research focuses on the psychology of persuasion and prejudice, with a particular interest in developing interventions and procedures to reduce bias and increase support for equitable policies.

Outside of work, Emily enjoys watching baseball and scary movies, experimenting with new baking recipes, and petting as many dogs as she possibly can.