Spencer Rava
Director of Sociological Research
Spencer Rava is an undergrad at the University of Oregon, majoring in General Social Sciences with a focus in Crime, Law, and Society. Spencer worked in a research capacity for the nonprofit Questbridge, working on innovative ideas to help bring low-income high-achieving high school students to top colleges in the United States on full-ride scholarships. He has worked on various research projects for upper-division classes in subjects related to the mission of Valliant Foundation, primarily in Sociology and Psychology. As research director for Valliant Foundation, Spencer plans on conducting ethical research through a sociological lens. By analyzing real-world data collected by Valliant Foundation, he plans on assessing and informing current intervention strategies, as well as providing information and education to the wider community to reduce stigmas surrounding homelessness as a whole.
