Angelina Sparacio

Angelina Sparacio serves as Operations and Development Associate at Agard Research Associates. In this role, she supports organizational operations, project management, and grant development initiatives. Angelina contributes to ensuring that research projects and programs are managed with precision, transparency, and alignment with organizational goals. Her responsibilities include assisting with compliance, communications, logistics, and funding efforts that advance the organization's mission. She applies detail-oriented reasoning and problem-solving skills to support operational systems and contribute to the translation of research into practical outcomes.

Angelina earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Alabama, where she was recognized on the Dean's List and inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha and Alpha Phi Sigma, the national honor societies for political science and criminal justice. Her undergraduate studies focused on governance, justice, and moral philosophy, exploring how democratic systems balance liberty, order, and equality. As a participant in the University's Education Abroad Program in Greece, she studied classical political philosophy and the Greco-Roman foundations of civic virtue, deepening her understanding of ancient political thought and its influence on constitutional development. This academic foundation informs her interest in public ethics, institutional accountability, and the responsibilities of organizational leadership.

Her professional background reflects experience in public service and community engagement. As a Communications Specialist for the Tennessee State Government, Angelina supports statewide initiatives that strengthen public safety, human rights, and community partnerships. She leads outreach for Tennessee Businesses Against Trafficking, a state program mobilizing the private sector to combat human trafficking, and manages logistics for the "Baby in the Back" campaign, a statewide child safety initiative. Through these roles, she has developed expertise in interagency coordination, stakeholder communication, and data-informed strategy. These skills support her contributions to operational and development functions within the nonprofit sector.

Beyond her government work, Angelina has served in various leadership and community service capacities. Her involvement with Girls on the Run allowed her to promote mentorship and character development among young women. Her participation in academic honor societies reflects her commitment to education, ethics, and civic engagement. Across these roles, she has cultivated skills in organization, communication, and the ability to connect research insights to practical institutional improvement. These experiences inform her approach to supporting the operational and funding needs of Agard Research Associates. Angelina contributes to the organization's mission of advancing accessible, evidence-based scholarship in the service of the public good. Angelina is committed to supporting research institutions grounded in accountability and public engagement.