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I'm Skylar Covich, a political science Ph.D. and freelance writer/researcher/editor with a focus on qualitative analysis, case studies, process documentation, and public policy. I have done contract research for Ballotpedia on educational and environmental policy, and I write assessments for Expert TA. I earned my Ph.D. in Political Science from UC Santa Barbara and have instructional experience teaching in higher education settings. I'm also an assistive technology professional with an interest in AI image description and research accessibility, and I have documented braille transcription methods for the Xavier Society. I have published blog posts on assistive AI trends for AI and Faith, and Converge Accessibility. I enjoy contributing to open knowledge as an early English Wikipedia editor with over 1,000 article creations, and I aspire to make policy research, technology, and public information accessible to diverse audiences.…I'm Skylar Covich, a political science Ph.D. and freelance writer/researcher/editor with a focus on qualitative analysis, case studies, process documentation, and public policy. I have done contract research for Ballotpedia on educational and environmental policy, and I write assessments for Expert TA. I earned my Ph.D. in Political Science from UC Santa Barbara and have instructional experience teaching in higher education settings. I'm also an assistive technology professional with an interest in AI image description and research accessibility, and I have documented braille transcription methods for the Xavier Society. I have published blog posts on assistive AI trends for AI and Faith, and Converge Accessibility. I enjoy contributing to open knowledge as an early English Wikipedia editor with over 1,000 article creations, and I aspire to make policy research, technology, and public information accessible to diverse audiences.

Skylar Covich

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I'm Skylar Covich, a political science Ph.D. and freelance writer/researcher/editor with a focus on qualitative analysis, case studies, process documentation, and public policy. I have done contract research for Ballotpedia on educational and environmental policy, and I write assessments for Expert TA. I earned my Ph.D. in Political Science from UC Santa Barbara and have instructional experience teaching in higher education settings. I'm also an assistive technology professional with an interest in AI image description and research accessibility, and I have documented braille transcription methods for the Xavier Society. I have published blog posts on assistive AI trends for AI and Faith, and Converge Accessibility. I enjoy contributing to open knowledge as an early English Wikipedia editor with over 1,000 article creations, and I aspire to make policy research, technology, and public information accessible to diverse audiences.…I'm Skylar Covich, a political science Ph.D. and freelance writer/researcher/editor with a focus on qualitative analysis, case studies, process documentation, and public policy. I have done contract research for Ballotpedia on educational and environmental policy, and I write assessments for Expert TA. I earned my Ph.D. in Political Science from UC Santa Barbara and have instructional experience teaching in higher education settings. I'm also an assistive technology professional with an interest in AI image description and research accessibility, and I have documented braille transcription methods for the Xavier Society. I have published blog posts on assistive AI trends for AI and Faith, and Converge Accessibility. I enjoy contributing to open knowledge as an early English Wikipedia editor with over 1,000 article creations, and I aspire to make policy research, technology, and public information accessible to diverse audiences.

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I’m Skylar Covich, a political science Ph.D. and freelance writer/researcher/editor with a focus on qualitative analysis, case studies, process documentation, and public policy. I have done contract research for Ballotpedia on educational and environmental policy, and I write assessments for Expert TA. I earned my Ph.D. in Political Science from UC Santa Barbara and have instructional experience teaching in higher education settings.

I’m also an assistive technology professional with an interest in AI image description and research accessibility, and I have documented braille transcription methods for the Xavier Society. I have published blog posts on assistive AI trends for AI and Faith, and Converge Accessibility. I enjoy contributing to open knowledge as an early English Wikipedia editor with over 1,000 article creations, and I aspire to make policy research, technology, and public information accessible to diverse audiences.

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Work Experience

Assessment Writer at The Expert TA

September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025

Wrote political science exam questions and feedback for incorrect answers; reviewed questions submitted by others to ensure accuracy and clarity; contributed to item-writing standards.

Braille Process Consultant at Xavier Society for the Blind

July 1, 2025 - Present

Project-based contract; documented transcription processes for braille books, including file conversion steps and alignment with Braille Authority of North America standards; produced clear workflows for production teams.

Access Technology Lead/Specialist at Braille Institute of America

June 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025

Supervised over 10 technology instructors Across Southern California; designed and conducted survey-based and statistical research on program data and outcomes; guided blind professionals in effectively using AI tools for research and writing productivity; directed the Institute’s presence at CSUN conferences (2024, 2025).

Committee Member at Santa Barbara Access Advisory Committee - Santa Barbara, CA

February 1, 2022 - Present

Appointed by the City Council for accessibility regulation research and advisory on website and sidewalk compliance.

Contract Research Analyst at Ballotpedia

November 1, 2022 - November 1, 2023

Performed research on school board elections, environmental board qualifications, and judicial influences.

Course Creator at Commtech USA

July 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021

Wrote, recorded, and marketed courses on accessible technology products and skills, specifically JAWS and Microsoft Office.

Lecturer at California State University, Channel Islands

August 1, 2016 - September 1, 2019

Developed and taught courses on American Government, Constitution, Legislation, Politics, Advocacy, Political Research, Public Opinion, Elections and Civic Literacy for classes of ~40 students.

Teaching Assistant at University of California - Santa Barbara

March 1, 2010 - August 1, 2017

Co-designed curriculum; co-taught large political science lectures; conducted research into U.S. religious organizations’ economic policy objectives.