Anzelone directs MDRC's Center for Applied Behavioral Science, where she leads studies that apply behavioral insights and human-centered design to improve outcomes that reduce poverty. She has studied the application of behavioral science in higher education, workforce development, childcare, child support, and TANF. She specializes in designs that center participant experiences. She is currently the director of the OnPath and cross-functional teams for transformation projects. She holds an MA in social-organizational psychology from Columbia University and BS in psychology with a minor in communications and media studies from Fordham University.