About the Evaluator

Maureen is a Senior Consultant for Community Impact at TPMA. She serves as an external evaluator for a variety of clients, including educational institutions, non-profits, and governmental agencies, in areas of education, workforce, and public health. Dr. Hoffmann is passionate about helping organizations translate data into clear insights that drive continuous improvement and decision making. She holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology & Linguistics.

Evaluation Background

I specialize in...

  • Qualitative methods
  • Quantitative methods
  • Mixed methods
  • Developmental evaluation
  • Participatory evaluation approaches
  • Utilization-focused evaluation

I have worked with projects in the areas of:

  • ATE projects
  • NSF projects other than ATE (e.g., IUSE, S-STEM, AISL, HSI, ADVANCE)
  • Projects at two-year colleges
  • 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...

Taking my dog for walks, reading (especially science fiction and fantasy), folk dancing, performing moderately well at trivia nights, and baking bread.

A Successful Evaluation...

Strengthens programs by supporting program staff in identifying reasons behind your successes and opportunities for continuous improvement. A successful evaluation should be useful to you. It should showcase the outcomes of a program while providing recommendations for further development.

My Working Style...

Is flexible and responsive. I prefer to work as a close partner with my clients – evaluation is something that should be done with you, not to you. I also know that change is inevitable and your evaluation should evolve to reflect the realities of your program and your needs.

Evaluator Details

Education

Ph.D. Anthropology & Linguistics M.A. Linguistics B.A. Anthropology & Linguistics

Stem Discipline

Advanced Manufacturing Technologies General or Cross-cutting Advanced Technological Education Information and Securities Technologies

Location

Indianapolis, IN

“I’m a self-proclaimed data nerd who believes evaluation should be accessible to all, whether you love data like me or you consider it a “necessary evil.” I translate data into real-world insights to help your program reach its goals.”

Work Samples

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