Centering Lived Experience: Expertise in Community-Centered and Trauma-Informed Evaluation

I specialize in trauma-informed evaluations that prioritize the lived experiences of communities. My approach facilitates meaningful program and policy evaluations aimed at driving systems change. By aligning research with real-world impacts, I help create transformative solutions that foster sustainable progress and amplify community voices.

  • Policy Research and Evaluation: Expertise in conducting mixed-methods research, including survey design, document analysis, qualitative interviews, and statistical analysis, with a focus on public policy and economic impact.

    Data-Driven Insights: Strong background in data reporting and visualization to support policy development and decision-making. Skilled in translating complex datasets into actionable insights for non-technical audiences and cross-functional teams.

    Community-Centered Evaluation: Proven experience in designing and implementing evaluation frameworks, including conceptual and logic models, with a focus on economic inclusion and community impact. Skilled in trauma-informed methodologies and stakeholder engagement to ensure meaningful and inclusive outcomes.

    Program and Project Management: Lead cross-functional teams in developing and executing strategic policy and program initiatives. Expertise in managing large-scale research projects and providing technical guidance on data analysis and evaluation methods.

    Cross-Functional Collaboration: Experienced in partnering with diverse teams, including policy, communications, analytics, and strategy departments, to align research findings with organizational goals and public policy objectives.

  • I integrate the perspectives of individuals with firsthand experiences to (1) leverage their unique insights and expertise, (2) develop a deeper understanding of root causes and potential solutions, and (3) conduct research and evaluations that inform meaningful, transformative changes within systems. This approach ensures that research and evaluation efforts are both inclusive and actionable, addressing systemic challenges in ways that lead to lasting impact.

  • Qualitative Data Analysis: (ATLAS.ti & MaxQDA)

    Quantitative Data Analysis: (STATA & SPSS)

    Survey Design: (Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey & RedCap)

    Project Management and Task Productivity: (Asana, Google Suite, Monday.com & Microsoft Office 365)

  • Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (#26207)

    CITI Human Subjects Research, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (2023)

  • Data Analysis

    • Conducting Literature Reviews with ATLAS.ti, ATLAS.ti (2024)

    • ATLAS.ti Masterclass: Transform Your Qualitative Research with Expert Techniques, ATLAS.ti (2024)

    Project Management

    • Cultural Competency Program for Disaster and Emergency Management, The Office of Minority Health (2024)

    • Managing to Change the World, The Management Center (2023)

    • Managing Projects, The Management Center (2023)

    Facilitation

    • Creative Facilitation for Youth Engagement, Partnerships for Youth Engagement (2023)

Skills & Expertise