About the Evaluator
Dr. Anca Sala is a long-time member of the ATE community. She started out as a PI and Co-PI followed by becoming a mentor to college teams applying for their first ATE grant. The next step in her work with the ATE program was to become an evaluator, a role she has had for the past three years. She has completed professional development in evaluation and in 2025 was selected to participate in the ATE Evaluation Summit. Anca believes that these broader experiences help her deeply understand the work done by grant teams and effectively collaborate with them to deliver a high-quality evaluation.
Evaluation Background
I specialize in...
- Qualitative methods
- Quantitative methods
- Mixed methods
- Utilization-focused evaluation
I have worked with projects in the areas of:
- ATE projects
- Projects at two-year colleges
Training and Certifications
Professional development workshops, webinars, or online courses on evaluation
Outside of Work, I enjoy...
… spending time with family, traveling and visiting new places, walking, hiking, and learning to play piano.
A Successful Evaluation...
… is aligned with the goals and objectives of the project, provides actionable and feasible recommendations to the project team, and showcases the value of the project to stakeholders. It is seen by all members of the team as an important component of the project.
My Working Style...
… is collaborative, respectful, and organized. I believe trust between evaluator and the project team is critical to the success of the evaluation. The team and I meet regularly to talk about the project, and communicate often.
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.