About the Evaluator
Dr. Kelley Madden serves as the Director of Evaluations at Brockport Research Institute (BRI), located in Brockport, NY. She leads a team of evaluators specializing in evaluating federally funded grant programs with a focus on STEM education and workforce development. BRI’s evaluators offer qualitative and quantitative expertise, along with strong facilitation and problem-solving skills to optimize ATE program implementation and effectiveness. We have expertise in evaluation plan design and budget development for NSF ATE and other NSF grant mechanisms. BRI currently provides external evaluation services for over 70 programs funded by federal agencies including NSF, NIH, SAMHSA, and the US Department of Education.
Evaluation Background
I specialize in...
- Qualitative methods
- Quantitative methods
- Mixed methods
- Culturally responsive 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...
… singing, hanging out with friends and family on the beach and at baseball games.
A Successful Evaluation...
… gathers essential data to help leaders understand if they are meeting their project’s goals and objectives and how well they are meeting their constituent’s needs.
My Working Style...
… is collaborative, responsive, organized, and flexible.
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.