Ellory Dabbs joins the Institute of State and Regional Affairs as a Research Data Analyst

Ellory Dabbs joined the Institute of State and Regional Affairs on May 11, 2022. In this role, she will collect data through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and site visits; complete data analysis; prepare reports; and perform a variety of other research support tasks. Ellory is wrapping up her Doctorate in Sociology from West Virginia University and has extensive experience as a graduate research assistant and graduate teaching assistant. One of her most notable research projects was a National Science Foundation Grant titled, “Religion and the Professional Development of Graduate Students in the Sciences.”