Elizabeth Randolph has over 30 years of experience in applied research, quantitative and qualitative methods, program management and institutional strengthening in the broad field of human development and learning. From 2006-2011 she served as the South Africa Regional Director for RTI International. Currently Liz is working with RTI on research and program development to support systems change related to school culture and climate, social and emotional learning and prevention of violence against children in schools. Dr. Randolph views education and other social institutions as complex adaptive systems and through this lens is interested in research and methodologies that build an understanding about the role of individual interactions and relationships in supporting institutional change for improved and more equitable social, emotional, and academic learning outcomes.