Iman Basit is a Research Associate at the Rutgers University Center for Effective School Practices (CESP), where she contributes to applied research, data visualization, and program evaluation initiatives that support educational improvement. Her work focuses on bridging research and practice by developing dashboards and data tools, supporting mixed-methods studies, and translating findings into actionable resources for educators and school system leaders.
At CESP, Iman collaborates with researchers and practitioners to ensure that data and evidence are accessible, relevant, and directly useful for decision-making. She is particularly interested in how data systems and research can be leveraged to improve educational outcomes and strengthen pathways from education to the workforce.
Prior to joining CESP, Iman worked at the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, where she analyzed large-scale administrative data from the New Jersey Statewide Data System (NJSDS) to examine postsecondary and workforce outcomes. She has also contributed to policy-focused work at the Office of the State Superintendent of Education in Washington (OSSE), DC, and the New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL), supporting initiatives related to early learning and workforce program investments.
Iman holds a dual Master of Public Policy and Public Informatics from Rutgers University’s Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy and a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Political Science from the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Pakistan.