Alejandro Espinoza

Alejandro Espinoza is a research analyst at Mathematica, where he applies mixed-methods approaches to evaluate programs and synthesize evidence in the areas of education, workforce development, and social policy. His work supports federal agencies, philanthropic organizations, and nonprofit partners in advancing data-driven strategies that promote opportunity.

Since joining Mathematica, Mr. Espinoza has contributed to a diverse portfolio of projects, serving as deputy task lead, project manager, and analyst. His recent work includes coauthoring a literature review on youth apprenticeships for New America, supporting technical assistance for Postsecondary Student Success grantees, and leading stakeholder engagement for the Seattle Families, Education, Preschool & Promise Levy evaluation. He has played key roles in evaluations of Equal Opportunity Schools, Great Jobs KC, and the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program, and has reviewed studies for the What Works Clearinghouse. His expertise spans qualitative and quantitative methods, including statistical programming, data visualization, and stakeholder interviews.

Before joining Mathematica, Mr. Espinoza held leadership roles in education-focused organizations, including OneGoal and Teach For America, where he led strategic partnerships, coached educators, and implemented research-informed practices. His professional recognitions include fellowships from the University of Chicago’s Civic Leadership Academy and the Surge Institute. He holds an MA in applied economics and a BA in economics and Spanish from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He leads the Cost Analysis Practice Space (CAPS) at Mathematica and volunteers as an elected local school board member in Chicago.