Centering Lived Experience: Expertise in Equity-Focused and Trauma-Informed Evaluation

I specialize in equity-driven, trauma-informed evaluations that prioritize the lived experiences of communities. My approach facilitates meaningful program and policy evaluations aimed at fostering systems change. By aligning research with real-world impacts, I help create transformative solutions that drive 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. Proficient in translating complex datasets into actionable insights for non-technical audiences and cross-functional teams.

    Equity-Informed Evaluation: Proven experience in designing and implementing equity-centered evaluation frameworks, including conceptual and logic models, with a focus on economic equity and community impact. Skilled in trauma-informed methodologies and stakeholder engagement to ensure inclusive policy 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 working with diverse teams, including policy, communications, analytics, and strategy departments, to ensure alignment of research findings with organizational goals and public policy objectives.

  • Incorporating lived experience in trauma-informed research and evaluation to reduce inequality and drive systems change. I incorporate the perspectives of those who have directly encountered specific experiences or challenges to (1) tap into their unique insights and expertise, (2) create a more comprehensive understanding of root causes and potential solutions, and (3) conduct equity-informed research and evaluation to identify meaningful solutions and drive transformative change within our systems.

  • 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