Gina Lewis

Gina Lewis’ work focuses on workforce development, juvenile and criminal justice, and education and training programs, particularly those serving individuals with barriers to employment.

Since joining Mathematica in 2021, Lewis has worked on a range of projects in training and employment, workforce development, criminal justice, education, and child welfare. She specializes in qualitative research and analysis to understand program implementation and to learn about the experiences of human services program providers, partners, and program participants. Her work evaluates a variety of U.S. Department of Labor investments in apprenticeship and employment-related reentry initiatives. Currently, she leads data collection and analysis for a study assessing the implementation and impact of Partners for Reentry Opportunities in Workforce Development grants. These grant programs offer employment-related reentry services to people in minimum- and low-security federal prisons, residential reentry centers, and in the community. Lewis also provides evaluation technical assistance on the Next Generation of Enhanced Employment Strategies Project to three mental health centers conducting random assignment of adults with justice involvement. This project identifies and tests nine innovative and promising employment interventions designed to help people facing complex challenges secure a pathway to economic independence.

Lewis is passionate about helping human services program providers better reach and serve unemployed, underemployed, underrepresented, and low-income populations. Through her experience serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Coclé, Panama, she understands the importance of gathering diverse perspectives in the research process, including people with lived experience, and collaborating toward common goals. Lewis holds an M.S. in public policy and management from Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College.