About the Evaluator
Cassandra Johnson holds a Master’s in Public Health with a concentration in Health Promotion from Northern Illinois University. She completed her internship with the Illinois Department of Public Health in the Office of Health Promotion, contributing to the Injury and Violence Prevention Program. She now serves as the Evaluation Manager for the Illinois Health Evaluation Collaborative, where she leverages her public health expertise to lead meaningful evaluation efforts under their guidance. In addition to her collaborative work, Cassandra teaches the graduate-level Public Health Program and Policy Evaluation course at Northern Illinois University, helping shape the next generation of public health professionals.
Evaluation Background
I specialize in...
- Quantitative methods
- Participatory evaluation approaches
- Utilization-focused evaluation
Training and Certifications
Professional development workshops, webinars, or online courses on evaluation
Outside of Work, I enjoy...
… cultural exploration, staying physically active, tackling yard projects, trying new experiences, and attending live sports games.
A Successful Evaluation...
… prioritizes utility by producing relevant, actionable recommendations that align with the needs and capacities of decision-makers.
My Working Style...
… emphasizes open communication, mutual respect, and collaboration, while remaining detail-oriented and focused on producing practical solutions that lead to meaningful, collective success.
EvaluATE is supported by the National Science Foundation under grant number 2332143. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed on this site are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.