Experience & Education
Data • Strategy • Impact
Strategic advisor and mixed-methods researcher with 15+ years of experience helping organizations turn complex data into clear insights that drive better decisions. Daniel's work sits at the intersection of research, strategy, and storytelling — supporting leaders as they define outcomes, measure impact, and align resources with mission.
Experience
2026 - Present
Rosov Consulting
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Lead research, evaluation, and strategic learning engagements for philanthropic foundations, nonprofits, and educational organizations. Partner with clients to answer complex strategic questions, develop evidence-based solutions, and translate research into actionable recommendations that strengthen organizations, maximize the return on philanthropic investments, and create lasting impact for the communities they serve.
2021 - 2026
Combined Jewish Philanthropies
SENIOR DIRECTOR
Lead and manage CJP's long-term research initiatives, supporting $50M+ in annual strategic grantmaking. Help design and oversee large-scale studies across portfolios, including education, health and well-being, and organizational effectiveness, translating B2B and B2C data into actionable guidance for senior leaders, program teams, and grantees. Design and lead the 2025 Greater Boston Jewish Community Study.
Brandeis University
ASSOCIATE RESEARCH SCIENTIST
Managed and implemented survey research and evaluation of local and national programs, and socio-demographic analysis and population estimates for local and national communities. Publications include research on ethnic and religious identity, gender, and family life, and survey methodology. Expertise in qualitative and quantitative fields of research.
Expertise
01
SURVEY RESEARCH & DESIGN
Experienced with questionnaire development, field testing, CATI management, sampling, and survey operations.
Expertise in both quantitative and qualitative methods, as well as mixed-methods research. Experience with quantitative methods and analysis includes descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, advanced statistical modeling, and graphics. Conducted ethnographic research, structured and semi-structured interviews, transcription, and analysis.
02
Measurement & Evaluation
Expertise in evaluation research and measurement design. Skilled facilitator in Logic Models, Theory of Change, Measurement Frameworks, and more.
Experience with pre/post and retrospective designs using both quasi-experimental and nonexperimental methods. Evaluation research includes qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method designs and analysis. Prior work on large-scale national programs as well as smaller programs.
03
Strategy & Policy
Advanced degree in social policy with a concentration in children, youth, and families, providing foundational skills and knowledge.
Demonstrated leadership working with a wide range of organizations and funders to help develop and implement research to aid in evidence-based decision-making.
Education
PhD
BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY
Heller School for Social Policy & Management
Concentration in Children, Youth, and Families
Dissertation: Choosing Marriage in a Period of Decline: The Role of Homogeneity, Religion, and Social Networks in the Marriage Market Among Jewish Young Adults
MA
BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY
Near Eastern & Judaic Studies / Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program
Dual degree program in Jewish studies and professional leadership. Concentration in American Judaism and social scientific study of contemporary Jewry.
BA