About the Evaluator

I have worked in collaboration with federally funded project teams for more than 8 years to provide an array of formative and summative program evaluations across many different fields. I approach my collaborations as an expert in research and evaluation methodology and program evaluation while acknowledging project leadership as experts in their respective fields, and the communities in which they operate as experts in their lived experiences.
My academic background is in quantitative, qualitative, and psychometric methods, with an emphasis on mixed methodologies. I am currently completing my PhD in this field while working as a full-time program evaluator.

Evaluation Background

I specialize in...

  • Qualitative methods
  • Quantitative methods
  • Mixed methods
  • Participatory evaluation approaches
  • Theory-driven evaluation
  • Utilization-focused evaluation

I have worked with projects in the areas of:

  • ATE Centers
  • ATE projects
  • NSF projects other than ATE (e.g., IUSE, S-STEM, AISL, HSI, ADVANCE)
  • STEM education projects supported by funder other than NSF

Training and Certifications

Professional development workshops, webinars, or online courses on evaluation

Outside of Work, I enjoy...

… spending time with my husband and two dogs, hiking, kayaking, and generally enjoying the Pacific Northwest.

A Successful Evaluation...

… is, from beginning to end, a closely collaborative effort with the leadership team. Their perspectives and feedback are invaluable during every phase, from planning to interpretation of and reporting results.

My Working Style...

… is highly collaborative, inquisitive, and personable. The most effective way to perform a successful evaluation is to be embedded in the project leadership team, which allows me to build rapport, observe team dynamics, and provide formative feedback as soon as possible.

Evaluator Details

Education

B.S., Psychology

Stem Discipline

Bio and Chemical Technologies Engineering Technologies General or Cross-cutting Advanced Technological Education Information and Securities Technologies

Location

Olympia, WA

“Successful evaluation does not stem from separating and sorting data into neat categories. Some of the most important evidence of a project’s worth lies in understanding, interpreting, and celebrating the messy and conflicting results.”

Work Samples

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Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) ROV Competition Alumni Survey Results

Primary author, as well as data collection, management, and analysis.

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Evaluation of Alumni Networking and Industry Engagement Project: Grant Year 2023-2024

Secondary author and data analysis.

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