Dr. Callie Womble Edwards
InvestorResearcher in Residence at Camelback Ventures
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
About
Award-winning research methodologist and education leader with 10+ years applying mixed methods to improve outcomes across K-12 systems, higher education, and nonprofits. Leads evaluation and research initiatives at NC State's Friday Institute while supporting Camelback's evaluation function.
Experience
- The William and Ida Friday Institute for Educational InnovationDirector, Strategic Initiativescurrent2024 β presentRaleigh, North Carolina, United States
- The William and Ida Friday Institute for Educational InnovationDirector, Program Evaluation and Educational Researchcurrent2023 β presentRaleigh, North Carolina, United States
- The William and Ida Friday Institute for Educational InnovationActing Director, Program Evaluation and Education Research2022 β 2023Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
- The William and Ida Friday Institute for Educational InnovationAssociate Director, Program Evaluation and Education Research2021 β 2023Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
- The William and Ida Friday Institute for Educational InnovationResearch Associate2018 β 2021Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
- North Carolina State UniversityAdjunct Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Developmentcurrent2021 β presentCollege of Education
- North Carolina State UniversityAdjunct Instructor, Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development2021College of Education
- ED Consulting, LLCCo-Owner, Educational Consultantcurrent2021 β presentRaleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area
- The Life Of A Scholar, LLC.Owner, Educational Coach and Consultantcurrent2015 β presentResearch Triangle Park, North Carolina
- North Carolina Department of CommerceResearch Specialist2017 β 2018Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
- North Carolina State UniversityResearch Assistant2014 β 2017
- North Carolina State UniversityAdjunct Instructor2016 β 2017Multiple Departments
- North Carolina State UniversityProgram Coordinator2016 β 2017
- North Carolina State UniversityAcademic Coach2015 β 2016University College-Exploratory Studies
- Duke University Talent Identification ProgramOn-Site Director2015Wake Forest University
- University of North Carolina at Chapel HillResearch Assistant2014UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, Department of Health Behavior
- University of North Carolina at Chapel HillStudent Wellness Specialist2012 β 2014UNC Student Wellness
- University of North Carolina at Chapel HillMixed Methods Researcher2013UNC Center for Maternal and Infant Health
- Orange County (N.C.) GovernmentImplementation and Evaluation Consultant (Capstone Team)2013 β 2014Department on Aging
- NARAL Pro-Choice North CarolinaCommunity Outreach and Public Health Intern2011 β 2012Raleigh, North Carolina
Education
- North Carolina State UniversityDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Educational Research and Policy Analysis with a specialization in Higher Education Administration2014 β 2018
- University of North Carolina at Chapel HillMaster of Public Health (MPH), Health Behavior2012 β 2014
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel HillBSPH, Health Policy and Management2009 β 2012
Skills & more
Dedoose2Organizational Planning6Strategic Leadership5Coaching & Mentoring3Mixed Methods Research2Equity Research2Qualtrics2Atlas.ti2Survey Research2Qualitative Research2Research40Program Evaluation22
+12 more
Community OutreachTeachingPublic HealthProgram DevelopmentGrant WritingTrainingHigher EducationHealth PromotionStudent AffairsOne On OneTeam LeadershipCreativity and Innovation- Social, Behavioral and Educational Research Good Clinical Practices β CITI Program
- CITI Responsible Conduct of Research (NC State University) β CITI Program
- Social, Behavioral and Educational Research Good Clinical Practices β CITI Program
- Human Subject Research β CITI Program
- PNPI Higher Education Accreditation β Postsecondary National Policy Institute (PNPI)
- Cybersecurity Foundations: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) (2023) β LinkedIn
- Effectively Leading Digital Transformation β LinkedIn
- UX Foundations: Research β LinkedIn
- BRIDGES Academic Leadership β The Friday Center
- Coaching Skills for Leaders and Managers β LinkedIn
From Dr.'s professional profile.
Same school
Also attended North Carolina State University59
Eric WagnerVP of Research and Data at Redpoint VenturesBrent BlakeVenture Partner at TFX CapitalBill NusseyPartner at Tech Square VenturesSteve AngelAdvisor at Industrious VenturesMelissa WhitingAssistant Controller at Red Cell IncubationJody ShepherdCo-Founder and Managing Director at Service Provider Capital
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Also attended The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill167
Clint MyersInvestor at RevolutionMahati SridharPartner, Rise of the Rest at RevolutionEric WagnerVP of Research and Data at Redpoint VenturesSoul DayanInvestor at True VenturesAlexander LimInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Alex TaubPrincipal at QED Investors
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Shared employers
Also worked at Duke University Talent Identification Program2
Also worked at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill29
Lucy LiuPrincipal at Longwood FundHaley LeversedgeInvestor at Silversmith Capital PartnersChris HartshornAdvisor at ChrysalixWilliam Tunstall-PedoeInvestor at Cambridge Innovation CapitalDon HolzworthDigital Health Advisor at Excelerate Health VenturesSelene ParekhDigital Health Advisor at Excelerate Health Ventures
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Colleagues at Camelback Ventures
Aaron Walker
Steward at Gratitude Railroad
Alex Duhon
Vice President | Finance & Operations at Camelback Ventures
Brandon Parkes
Partner at Camelback Ventures
Ebony Archie
Manager | Digital Marketing & Communications at Camelback Ventures
Elaine Atherton
Chief Programs Officer at Camelback Ventures
Enovia Bedford
Director of Programs at Camelback Ventures
Errika Moore
Chief External Affairs Officer at Camelback Ventures
Hannah Reed
Special Projects at Camelback Ventures






















