Jodie Boisvert is a social scientist with a decade of experience conducting research projects on poverty, employment, youth development, hunger, and disaster preparedness and relief. Prior to joining Switchboard, she held numerous roles conducting research and evaluations for local and international nonprofit and government organizations, including United Way and American Red Cross. Jodie is currently pursuing a doctoral degree at Florida Atlantic University in Comparative Studies, an interdisciplinary program focusing on anthropology, sociology, and political science. She is investigating migrant employment outcomes and how to use employment as a strategy for integration. Jodie holds a master’s in Public Administration from Florida Gulf Coast University and a BA in Applied Anthropology from the University of South Florida.