Ms. Sama-Miller has nearly two decades of experience studying policies and programs to support child and family well-being. Her work includes systematic and traditional narrative literature reviews and conceptual model development on on two-generation initiatives and their components, home visiting, employment and training programs, the relationship of work to well-being, and the various components of economic and social well-being. She also enjoys opportunities to gather feedback from program administrators, intervention developers, and families on the practical implications of program and policy research findings.
Stories featuring Emily Sama-Miller
A commitment to rigorous learning and evaluation is fundamental to the implementation of a two-generation (2Gen) approach so that we’re measuring how well programs and policies serve the whole family. This is reflected in research being the first principle of a 2Gen approach, and it’s embedded in the day-to-day work of Ascend’s 450+ nationwide Network Partners. These visionary practitioners and systems …
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Convenings Featuring Emily Sama-Miller
Location: Virtual & In-Person in Washington, DC
Over the course of two days, our discussions focused on bold, equitable, and pragmatic strategies for building prosperity and well-being for all families. Sessions include insights from the latest two-generation (2Gen) family data, examples of...
Location: Washington, DC & Virtual
A decade into 2Gen 2.0, what have we learned about family outcomes, and what’s the research roadmap for organizations moving forward? This session will provide a sweeping analysis of what we’ve accomplished and what the agenda looks like for 2Gen...