Research Associate
thalia.cooper@wilder.org

Thalia assists with evaluation and research projects on a variety of topics.

She holds a B.A. from Michigan State University in Speech Pathology and Audiology. In addition to her work experience in that field, and the evaluation and research projects she has worked on, Thalia has a strong interest in health and wellness issues. She also has a particular interest in the health, well being and needs of immigrant communities.  Thalia is an active member of one of the largest African communities in the Twin Cities.  While at Wilder Research, Thalia has had the opportunity to work on projects that have focused on health issues of several African immigrant communities residing in the Twin Cities Metro area.  Through those projects, she has built many relationships and has helped introduce research, a relatively new concept, in a way that helps bring clarity and understanding of its value in her community.

Thalia is the point person for inquiries and scheduling regarding the Foundation’s wireless interactive Audience Polling data collection technology that is leased out to clients and other interested customers for presentations at meetings and events.  Thalia also operates this technology at meetings or events.

Recent projects

• Secondhand smoke exposure among African Women and Girls in Minnesota
• The Cookie Cart – a youth employment program in North Minneapolis
• National Mentoring Project - project management and technical assistance to faith- and community-based organizations for the Northwest Leadership Foundation
• Bridge Builders for Kids – mentoring program for children with incarcerated parents
• Urban Ventures MAD DADS
• Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches  Compassion Capital Fund Project - project management and technical assistance to faith- and community-based organizations
• Communities Empowering Youth - project management and technical assistance to faith- and community-based organizations for the Northwest Leadership Foundation
• Urban League African Wellness Program HIV/AIDS Project
• Attitudes and awareness about tobacco in West African immigrant communities
  

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