Amanda Eastern
James Bell Associates
Bio:
Dr. Eastern is a research associate at James Bell Associates. She has nearly 10 years of experience in applied social science research and early childhood policy analysis. Her areas of expertise include conducting qualitative and mixed-method research and providing technical assistance. Her work centers on examining the experiences of families and providers, along with their perceptions and interactions with early childhood programs and systems, including early care and education, home visiting, and developmental health. She received a Ph.D. and M.S. in human development and family studies from the University of North Carolina Greensboro.
