About Us
The Data, Evaluation and Technical Assistance (DAETA) team is a multidisciplinary team within OHSU’s Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. We blend expertise in clinical care, program improvement, data science, and family engagement to strengthen behavioral health systems across Oregon.
Our Expertise
Data Infrastructure & Analytics
- Data collection; data pipeline development; database maintenance
- Statistical analysis and interpretation
- Mixed-method synthesis through visualization, dashboards, and reports
Program & Systems Evaluation
- Quality, access, and outcome monitoring
- Program implementation and service evaluation
- Identification of actionable insights and recommendations for leadership
Technical Assistance & Workforce Development
- Data collection training and technical support
- Workforce consultation, training and development
- Cross-system collaboration and stakeholder engagement
Meet Our Team:
Rebecca Marshall, MD MPH
Director and Professor of Psychiatry
Dr. Marshall is a professor of child and adolescent psychiatry and Head of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at OHSU. As Director of the DAETA Team, she leads the team's mission of developing data-based approaches to improving behavioral health for Oregon's youth and families.
Julie Magers, B.A.
Family Support & Engagement Specialist
Julie Magers has served as the Family Engagement and Support Specialist on the DAETA Team since 2017, bringing lived expertise, professional skills, and systems-level leadership to Oregon’s child and family behavioral health system. Her work focuses on elevating family voices, strengthening workforce capacity, and advancing practices responsive to children, youth, and families experiencing complex needs. Julie's expertise is grounded in firsthand experiences navigating health care, education, crisis services, and insurance systems, alongside a career dedicated to advocacy, education, and organizational improvement. She works to bridge the experiences of families receiving services with the practices, policies, and systems intended to support them.
Amanda Ribbers, M.S.
Research Administrator
Amanda Ribbers is an experienced administrator with over a decade of program evaluation experience. She has a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Ethics, Justice, and Policy from CSU Chico and an M.S. in Applied Psychological Science from Pacific University. In addition to her research and clinical experience, Amanda has advanced training in project management and data visualization. She is highly skilled at translating complex data into actionable insights for stakeholders, specifically related to the children's behavioral health care system in Oregon. Amanda has been on the DAETA Team since its inception in 2017 and currently manages the team's daily operations.
Ilana Freeman, M.S.
Biostatistician
Ilana leads statistical design and analysis for the team's projects. She has a master’s degree in Biostatistics and an undergraduate degree in Advanced Mathematics. Her research interests lie in analyzing population-level public health data with a passion for child psychology and mental health. She hopes both her statistical insight and personal experiences from her own childhood will help improve current mental health treatment.
Phil Nguyen, M.S.
Data Analyst
Phil designs, builds, and maintains data pipelines in R and Python that optimize data preprocessing, validation, and analytic workflows across various projects such as Mobile Crisis Intervention Services (MCIS) and Stabilization Services (MRSS). He has a master’s degree in Complex Systems and Data Science. He is interested in using his technical skills and research background to improve the mental health care system.
Matthew Weber, B.A.
Community Research Associate
Matthew Weber is the lead staff member on the IIBHT and Wraparound Electronic CANS data projects and is well-versed in database management, curriculum development and training management. He provides technical assistance and support to the community while also managing databases and developing data reports for these projects. He has a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Ethics from Central Washington University in addition to a background in research, project management, and administrative support. As a native Oregonian, Matthew had always been interested in using data to improve the systems for his home and community.
Lydia Maitland, B.S.
Sr. Community Research Liaison
Lydia supports data management, analysis, and reporting for statewide behavioral health programs, including Mobile Crisis Intervention Services (MCIS) and Stabilization Services (MRSS). She works collaboratively with community partners to strengthen data collection processes, evaluate program outcomes, and translate findings into actionable insights to support systems improvement. She holds a bachelor's degree in Neuroscience and is currently pursuing her M.P.H. in Epidemiology. She is passionate about applying data and research to inform public health practice and improve population health outcomes.
Connect with us
OHSU’s Crossings Campus, Building B East
2525 S.W. First Ave., Suite 1105
Portland, OR 97201
Information: DAETA@ohsu.edu
Media Relations: news@ohsu.edu