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Nanmathi Manian

Principal Research Associate

In the News

Approaches to Evaluating a Federal Diaper Distribution Pilot

August 16, 2024

The Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot (Diaper Distribution Pilot) aims to address diaper need and enhance economic security for families with lower incomes. Launched…

Expert Interview

Passport to Careers: Aiding Foster and Homeless Young Adults

July 23, 2024

The Passport to Careers program in Washington State supports former foster youth and homeless youth unaccompanied by a parent or guardian in achieving their college…

In the News

MOM Model Successes Reported in Annual Report

July 1, 2024

The Maternal Opioid Misuse (MOM) Model is providing significant improvements in health outcomes and quality of life for a particularly at-risk population, according to the…

In the News

Detailed Nutritional Assessments by WIC Shaped Benefits

June 26, 2024

About 40% of infants in the U.S. are served by the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). For FNS, Westat recently…

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Nathan Lowe

Senior Research Associate

Team Member

Ashley Wilson

Research Associate

In the News

How States and Districts Use Title II, Part A Funds

May 28, 2024

To support effective instruction and decrease achievement gaps in states and districts, over $2 billion per year is provided through Title II, Part A of the…

Expert Interview

PMGE: Blueprint for Culturally Responsive Evaluations

May 16, 2024

Long known for its cutting-edge studies, the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE), a department of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), has…

Press Release

David Wittenburg Joins Westat as Social Policy and Economics Research Practice Director

May 15, 2024

Westat welcomes David Wittenburg, PhD, to our team as the new Social Policy and Economics Research Practice Director. His experience in program evaluation, expertise in…