Q: In your view, what makes a successful evaluation?
A: Understanding the projected outcome, respecting the prescribed path toward attainment, being prepared for unanticipated occurrences, recommending alternative yet reasonable routes toward reaching the desired end.
Q: How would you describe your working style?
A: I subscribe to a collaborative working style and strive to establish a “team” atmosphere in all work settings.
Q: What evaluation approaches inform your practice? Do you gravitate more toward quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods?
A: Historically, I subscribe to a mixed-method approach to evaluation. To the extent possible, I encourage the use of data to underscore project-related successes.
Q: What’s your favorite pastime or hobby?
A: Traveling and doing puzzles (jigsaw and sudoku).
Q: What’s something quirky or unique about you that people may not know?
A: I thoroughly enjoy watching sports of all types. My friends refer to me as a “sports junkie.”
Dr. Diana McCauley Williams
Evaluator, Evaluation and Grand Support Collaborative (EGSC)Diana received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education with a minor in mathematics from Cheyney University; master’s degrees in mathematics education (Temple University) and library science (Villanova University), and a doctorate in higher education administration from Temple University. Her professional experiences include teaching, administration, educational sales, consulting, and grant evaluations. For almost two decades, she has served as a grant evaluator of projects funded by the US Departments of Education and Labor, the National Science Foundation, and private organizations. Diana has long been on the front line of educational, political, and youth-focused projects, garnering recognition for her service from numerous entities.
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