Quynh-Tram Tran
Data Analyst
Contact
qtran22@lsu.edu
225-578-6971
Curriculum Vitae
Education
Bachelor's Degree: Interior Design, LSU
Master's Degree: Analytics, LSU
Quynh-Tram Tran is a data analyst at LSU’s Social Research & Evaluation Center. Her work focuses on grant reporting, program evaluation, and data analysis. She specializes in translating complex information into accurate, accessible, and polished reports and resources that support program improvement and informed decision-making. Through her work, she brings a strong commitment to data quality, thoughtful analysis, and the clear presentation of findings.
Data Analysis
Data Management
Data Validation
Database Development
Program Evaluation
Grant Reporting
Research Support
Auditing DWI Courts in Louisiana to Improve Effectiveness
Louisiana Highway Safety Commission | 2025–2026 | $250,000
Quynh-Tram helped develop a statewide assessment to track Louisiana DWI Courts’ fidelity
to the Ten Guiding Principles of DWI Courts. She also built the DWI Courts Information
System to facilitate data collection and assessment responses.
Future Use of Energy in Louisiana (FUEL)
National Science Foundation | 2024–2026 | $160 million
Quynh-Tram built and maintains a data hub through which leadership, grantees, and
partners report information used to monitor key performance indicators, projects,
and activities outlined in the strategic and implementation plan.
Louisiana State Opioid Response
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Louisiana Office
of Behavioral Health | 2023–2026 | $1.4 million
Quynh-Tram maintains data consistency between the internal data portal, where providers
enter client-level data, and the federal data portal. She develops processes to streamline
data transfer, reconciles data across the two systems, and processes support requests
for data edits.
Louisiana Cooperative Agreement to Improve 988 Capacity
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Louisiana Office
of Behavioral Health | 2023–2026 | $300,000
Quynh-Tram co-built the 988 Data Hub, a relational database that facilitates data
collection between the funder and call centers. She also prepares weekly and quarterly
reports documenting activities, progress, and key updates.
Louisiana Children’s Trust Fund: Data Collection, Technical Assistance, and Online
Portal
Office of the Governor, Louisiana Children’s Trust Fund | 2023–2026 | $102,000
Quynh-Tram analyzes data submitted by grantees and assists with developing mid-year
and final reports for each reporting period.
Louisiana Youth for Excellence: Evaluation and Technical Assistance
Office of the Governor, Louisiana Children’s Trust Fund | 2023–2026 | $59,000
Quynh-Tram built and maintains the LYFE Online Portal, a data hub through which grantees
submit information for each reporting period. She analyzes grantee-submitted data
and assists with developing mid-year and final reports.
Winchester, E., Thomas-Smith, J., Tran, Q., Moles, A., & Rhodes, J. L. (2025). Louisiana Children's Trust Fund: Annual Report 2024-2025. Retrieved from https://repository.lsu.edu/srec_reports/30
Winchester, E., Thomas-Smith, J., & Tran, Q. (2025). Louisiana Youth for Excellence (LYFE): 2024 Data Collection & Technical Assistance Final Report. Retrieved from https://repository.lsu.edu/srec_reports/29
Winchester, E., Thomas-Smith, J., Tran, Q., Moles, A., & Rhodes, J. (2024). Louisiana Children’s Trust Fund: 2023-2024 Mid-Year Report. Baton Rouge, Louisiana: Louisiana State University, Social Research and Evaluation Center (LSU-SREC) / Louisiana Children’s Trust Fund.
Winchester, E., Thomas-Smith, J., Tran, Q., Moles, A., Rhodes, J. (2024). Louisiana Children’s Trust Fund: 2023-2024 Annual Report. Baton Rouge, Louisiana: Louisiana State University, Social Research and Evaluation Center (LSU-SREC) / Louisiana Children’s Trust Fund.
Winchester, E., Thomas-Smith, J., Tran, Q. (2024). Louisiana Youth for Excellence (LYFE): 2023 Data collection and technical assistance final report. Baton Rouge, LA: Louisiana State University, Social Research and Evaluation Center.
Winchester, E., Tran, Q. (2023). Homicide Report 2023: Findings and Considerations. Baton Rouge, Louisiana: Louisiana State University, Social Research and Evaluation Center (LSU-SREC).
Quynh-Tram Tran enjoys health, fitness, and wellness. In her free time, she takes walks, practices hitting golf balls at the driving range, plays pickleball, and stays active!