Hello! My name is Colin Cepuran (pronounced CHEP - ron, but don’t worry about it). I’m an experienced public policy researcher.
I was recently promoted to Senior Researcher at the Chapin Hall Center for Children. At Chapin Hall, I use quantitative, survey, and geographic research to provide technical support to child welfare agencies. My projects help keep children safely at home with their families using economic supports.
Previously, I worked for a criminal justice reform agency in Houston, TX. I received my PhD in Government from Cornell University, where I studied the politics of race, ethnicity, and immigration. Prior to grad school, I worked in local politics in Kalamazoo, MI, where I received my BA.
I live in Southwest Virginia, between the Allegheny and Blue Ridge Mountains. I’ve day/section hiked 11.1% of the Appalachian Trail. The picture on the left shows me on McAfee Knob at dusk
You can find my current Resume and CV at the links on the left. My publications are available upon request.