Saunier is a technical research analyst in the Postsecondary Education policy area, where she leads and supports data collection, management, and analysis. She currently works on several projects targeting comprehensive student support and transfer pathways. Before joining MDRC in 2022, she worked with small business owners to establish, support, and expand income-generating activities. Saunier holds a master’s degree in public administration from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs and a bachelor’s degree in economics and political science from the University of Virginia.