Kylie Lafayette
Position title: Evaluation Research Specialist
Email: markeland@wisc.edu
Phone: (608)-262-1196
Address:
Kylie Lafayette
UW Population Health Institute
610 Walnut Street, 930 WARF Building
Madison, WI 53726
Kylie Lafayette is a Research Specialist in the Evaluation Research Group at the Population Health Institute. Much of her work focuses on evaluating projects that address substance use and, in particular, the opioid epidemic in Wisconsin. These projects have included all aspects of the continuum of care for substance use, from prevention and harm reduction, to treatment and recovery. She also has experience evaluating programs that serve incarcerated populations and their families. Other areas of interest include mental health, adolescent health, and family studies.
Kylie completed her undergraduate degree with a B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies with a certificate in Education and Educational Services. Her experience in research includes working for the Cognitive Development and Media Lab, headed by Dr. Heather Kirkorian.