Co-Founder

Health Sciences Educator and Interdisciplinary Researcher

Jessica Parker is an educator, researcher, and entrepreneur. She is the Owner of Dissertation by Design, Co-Founder of the Academic Insight Lab, and a Lecturer in the Doctor of Healthcare Administration program at MCPHS University. Jessica's research interests are at the intersection of technology and education. She is particularly intrigued by the potential of generative AI for academic purposes, exploring how this technology can revolutionize the way we conduct research, teach, and learn. Beyond her professional pursuits, Jessica is committed to helping young women and girls achieve educational excellence through reading and writing. When she's not working, you can find her at the beach, immersed in a good book, hiking, or catching waves. Click here to view Jessica’s research on ResearchGate.

Co-Founder

Applied Linguist Specializing in Disciplinary Academic Writing

Kimberly is an applied linguist who specializes in disciplinary academic writing and English for research publication purposes. She has a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics and Technology (Iowa State University, 2022) and an M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language (Northern Arizona University, 2004). Kimberly’s research and teaching experience as a professor and communication consultant has equipped her to support native and non-native English speakers in written, oral, visual, and electronic communication. Her most recent publications are related to the use of ethical AI for automated writing evaluation and a co-authored e-book titled Preparing to Publish, about composing academic research manuscripts. In her spare time, she enjoys practicing yoga, gardening, and walking with her two poodles. Click here to view Kimberly’s research on ResearchGate.

Academic Writing and Literacy Consultant

Veronica is a Qualitative Research Methodologist at Dissertation by Design. She has a Ph.D. in Applied Statistical Research and Research Methods with a cognate in Reading (University of Northern Colorado, 2010). She is a reviewer for several journals, including Qualitative Research in Psychology, Emerging Adulthood, and the International Journal of Research and Methods in Education. Veronica serves to give voice to those whose voice is traditionally discounted or silenced through investigating and practicing social, cultural and ethical pedagogy, research, and mentoring. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, coaching softball, and hiking.