MA, Sociology
BA, Psychology, minor in Sociology
East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
Laurin Jackson, MA, is a Senior Project Manager in the Surveys and Observational Studies division of RTI-HS. Ms. Jackson has more than 20 years of professional experience in survey research methodology, data reporting, and field management. She has been involved in survey design, instrument development, data collection, data tabulation, and data analysis. Since joining RTI in 1999, Ms. Jackson has been responsible for data collection tasks, including field interviewer training, recruiting, and management for a large national study. She has gained extensive experience managing the data collection efforts for observational and safety studies. Ms. Jackson has also conducted focus groups and cognitive interviews in a variety of populations to inform the development of survey instruments, including the refinement of item wording, formatting, and response scales.