Evaluation

My Work

These infamous words attributed to Einstein summarize my instinctive approach to social problem solving. When I first sought formal training I believed my strength was in my words, but I was determined to build comprehensive skills so I could be effective. Despite my self-doubt, my skills in survey design and quantitative analysis surpassed what I knew existed. Turns out figures are downright fun. Numbers capture the essence of a program, organization, or event in a soundbite; words, sounds, and images illustrate meaning. While the beautiful linear logic of surveys and other quantitative metrics make me sing, Einstein’s wisdom ensures I find the right lyrics and rhythm.

Highlights

• Developed and administered valid, generalizable survey to evaluate teacher preparation in accordance with national accreditation and state policy standards for Oregon’s coalition of teacher colleges
• Evaluability assessment, instrument development, and implementation manual for STEM teacher coalition pipeline project
• Strategic program assessment and redesign of interdepartmental volunteer services for a general purpose regional government
• Outcome evaluation and subgroup analysis of Oregon’s need-based postsecondary student financial aid program
• Longitudinal impact evaluation of Oregon’s multisite, statewide, school-based, volunteer mentor program

Clients

• Call to Safety
• Executive Leadership Institute
• Garden Conservancy Northwest Network
• Guardian Partners of Oregon
• Institute for Shaivist and Tantric Studies
• Lewis & Clark College
• Metro Regional Government
• National Volunteer Caregiving Network
• New Nonprofit Leaders Boot Camp
• Oregon Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
• Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion
• World Affairs Council of Oregon