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Project Evaluator
Upstream Prevention, Inc.Project Evaluator
Aug. 2021Greenwood, Indiana, United States• Developed evaluation and data collection plans for implementation and reporting requirements. • Designed evaluation tools to gather identified data, ensuring secure storage and confidentiality. • Conducted data analysis and prepared evaluation reports for stakeholders.
Writer and Researcher
Self-EmployedWriter and Researcher
Jul. 2012• Simplified complex academic and technical information for easy understanding • Conducted research, literature reviews, and managed focus groups • Created engaging cross-channel content to motivate action • Developed skills in journalism, press outreach, and speech writing
Associate
Dartington Service Design LabAssociate
Aug. 2010Devon, England, United Kingdom• Conducted evidence and literature reviews to inform social program strategies • Identified innovative practices in service delivery and measurement • Transformed complex information into compelling narratives for stakeholders
Research and Evaluation Manager
prison advice & care trustResearch and Evaluation Manager
Sep. 2009 - Sep. 2012London, United Kingdom• Produced original research and program evaluations on a variety of topics and using both qualitative and quantitative methods • Developed outcome maps and logic models to demonstrate theory of change behind Pact programs • Enhanced Pact’s basic monitoring system by introducing improved data entry and analysis techniques resulting in more robust and reliable performance data • Supervised research students on placement with Pact and liaised with external evaluators
Analyst, Office of Policy Planning and Evaluation
Centers for Disease Control and PreventionAnalyst, Office of Policy Planning and Evaluation
Oct. 2004 - Sep. 2008• Led evaluations to improve program efficiency and ensure the program meets established goals • Established and directed the “Evaluation Unit Training Program” • Identified actual, emerging and potential issues may impact CDC and mobilized and coordinated organizational resources to influence their development in the agency’s favor • Successfully researched and wrote submission for the government performance budgeting review - Received one of the highest score of all programs at the CDC
Foundation Fellow
The Irving B Harris FoundationFoundation Fellow
Nov. 2002 - May. 2004• Evaluated the effectiveness of the Foundation’s grant making in leadership development, education and training – foundation board concurred with my recommendation to continue funding in this area • Analyzed budgets, program leadership and organizational structure of applicant programs to recommend new and renewal grant awards • Built working relationships with collaborative partners to successfully promote policy initiatives
Government Affairs Fellow
Nationwide Childrens HospitalGovernment Affairs Fellow
May. 2000 - Aug. 2002• Established successful state government level advocacy program • Organized testimony and letter-writing campaigns for state and federal child health initiatives • Wrote talking points for CEO and Chairman of the Board of Trustees for meetings with legislators to advance the hospital’s policy interests
Constituent Aide
Ohio SenateConstituent Aide
Apr. 1998 - Dec. 1999• Resolved district issues by acting as liaison to state and local government agencies • Researched and wrote memorandum recommending specific positions on pending legislation

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