Elizabeth Tibaduiza

Elizabeth Tibaduiza is a research public health analyst in RTI’s Center for Public Safety and Resilience in the Justice Practice Area with 15 years of experience conducting research and evaluation of initiatives and programs focused broadly on addressing social determinants of health and improving the criminal legal system. Her current projects include research and evaluation on pretrial system improvements, responses to human trafficking in Native communities, responses to labor trafficking, and law enforcement-based victim services. She has primarily worked on projects funded by the National Institute of Justice, the Administration for Children and Families, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Ms. Tibaduiza is an expert in managing complex, multi-site evaluations and conducting process and outcome evaluations involving quantitative and qualitative data collection across modalities. Ms. Tibaduiza is also experienced in trauma-informed data collection with vulnerable populations and is committed to conducting research that is culturally responsive and incorporates community engagement. Her substantive interests include equity in our health and legal systems, homelessness and housing, and community safety.