I am grateful to my mentors, Ingram Olkin and Betsy Jane Becker, who were the
reason I have the opportunity to write this book. Larry V. Hedges has always been
in the background of everything I have accomplished in my career, and I thank him
and Judy for all their support.
My graduate students, Joshua Polanin and Ryan Williams, read every chapter,
and, more importantly, listened to me as I worked through the details of the book.
I am a better teacher and researcher because of their enthusiasm for our work
together, and their endless intellectual curiosity.
My colleagues at the Campbell Collaboration and the review authors who
contribute to the Collaboration’s library have been the inspiration for this book.
Together we all continue to strive for high quality reviews of the evidence for social
programs.
My parents, Nestor and Marie Deocampo, have provided a constant supply of
support and encouragement.
As any working, single mother knows, I would not be able to accomplish
anything without a network of friends who can function as substitute drivers,
mothers, and general ombudspersons. I am eternally grateful to the Perri family –
John, Amy and Leah – for serving as our second family. More thanks are due to the
Entennman-McNulty-Oswald clan, especially Judge Sheila, Craig, Erica, Carey,
and Faith, for helping us do whatever is necessary to keep the household functioning.
I am indebted to Magda and Kamilla for taking care of us when we needed
it most. Alex Lehr served as a substitute chauffeur when I had to teach.
Finally, I thank Rick for always being the river, and Lisette Davison for helping
me transform my life.