Senior Research Analyst

• Jul 2021 - Present

Evaluation Associate II

• Jul 2018 - Feb 2021

Manage and evaluate 10 - 15 nonprofit organization programs focused on community development (e.g., homelessness, workforce development, and youth education) and university-based academic grant programs. Develop detailed evaluation plans, logic models, benchmark tables, and mixed methods research designs to help assess program success, identify participant learning outcomes, and contribute to institutional planning. Design evaluation instruments such as surveys, rubrics, interview protocols, and focus group protocols. Conduct quantitative data analysis, such as descriptive, inferential, and multivariate data analysis on multiple data sources, such as interviews, surveys, and large-scale institutional data using Microsoft Excel and SPSS. Collect and analyze qualitative data (e.g., interviews and focus groups) via content analysis to code and identify themes. Create and manage project databases to track project activities, participants, and metrics using Microsoft Excel. Report formative and summative evaluation findings and recommendations in various formats (e.g., annual reports, briefs, and PowerPoint presentations) for clients with or without technical expertise. Oversee two research associates and guide data collection, data analysis, cleaning and management plans. Develop and present evaluation capacity-building workshops including how to develop and manage a database, create data analysis plans, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data. Show less

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning consultant

• Jun 2017 - Sep 2017

Developed strategic tools for data collection and analysis, including conceptual frameworks, dashboards and comprehensive manuals that are continuously being used for program improvement. Conducted 6 capacity building trainings to Middle Eastern program staff on CARE’s global data collection platform (PIIRS). Advised in the development of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, specifically incorporating outcome and impact indicators for Humanitarian Aid, Women Economic Empowerment, and Gender Equality initiatives. http://multiplyingimpact.care2share.wikispaces.net/Project+and+Program+Information+and+Impact+Reporting+System+%28PIIRS%29 Show less

Graduate Teacher Assistant, Rollins School of Public Health

• Sep 2016 - Jan 2017

Instructed 20 graduate students under the direction and guidance of Dr. Del Rio- Chair of the Dept. of Global Health. Guided students on course related topics and projects, including grant proposals, non-communicable diseases, and critical issues in global health. Instructed 20 graduate students under the direction and guidance of Dr. Del Rio- Chair of the Dept. of Global Health. Guided students on course related topics and projects, including grant proposals, non-communicable diseases, and critical issues in global health.

Practicum Consultant

• Sep 2016 - Dec 2016

Produced a community needs report that identified type 2 diabetes prevention and education needs for young children. Co-consulted the design of a mobile application that comprised of physical activity, nutrition, and diabetes awareness. Assisted with key informant interviews and the design of focus group discussions with middle school aged children Produced a community needs report that identified type 2 diabetes prevention and education needs for young children. Co-consulted the design of a mobile application that comprised of physical activity, nutrition, and diabetes awareness. Assisted with key informant interviews and the design of focus group discussions with middle school aged children

Research and Evaluation Consultant - WASH/Menstrual Hygiene Management(MHM)

• Jun 2016 - Nov 2016

Supported research, design, project implementation and management of a school puberty book targeting females and males. Co-conducted focus groups with middle school students, teachers, and parents resulting in an overall acceptance of the developed content to increase knowledge regarding menstrual hygiene management. Statistically analyzed (using SPSS software) a national school-based questionnaire administered to 1,159 adolescents in support of understanding school absenteeism and hygiene management among menstruating girls. Drafted a monitoring, evaluation, and learning framework to measure the effectiveness of the books implementation strategy. Show less

Reproductive Health Educator and Outreach Worker

• Feb 2015 - Jul 2015

Liaised with non-profit organizations to collaborate on SRHR initiatives resulting in co-facilitated youth conferences. Designed and managed an afterschool internship on sexual reproductive health and rights for high school students. Supervised reproductive health programming for 6 school based clinics in the Los Angeles area. Liaised with non-profit organizations to collaborate on SRHR initiatives resulting in co-facilitated youth conferences. Designed and managed an afterschool internship on sexual reproductive health and rights for high school students. Supervised reproductive health programming for 6 school based clinics in the Los Angeles area.

Community Health Worker

• Oct 2014 - Feb 2015

Cultivated service provision relating to Covered California, California's official health care marketplace where individuals, families & small businesses can find low cost health insurance. Established an enrollment assistance program for Covered California that reflects local cultural and linguistic diversity. Outreached and educated non-profit organizations and hospitals about Covered California’s Health Insurance options. Promoted retention of existing insurance coverage in public programs, individual market, and employer-based coverage. Show less

Field Education Assistant, Department of Social Welfare

• Jan 2013 - Jun 2014

Managed profile relations between UCLA graduate students and non-profit agencies. Generated graduate student internships and prepared legal documentation for further partnerships. Managed profile relations between UCLA graduate students and non-profit agencies. Generated graduate student internships and prepared legal documentation for further partnerships.

Gender and Sexuality Coordinator/Mentor, MEChA Calmẻcac

• Feb 2012 - Jul 2013

Facilitated workshops and provided healthy living counseling sessions with undergraduate students. Mobilized campus campaigns in support of gender and sexuality services and rights. Facilitated workshops and provided healthy living counseling sessions with undergraduate students. Mobilized campus campaigns in support of gender and sexuality services and rights.

Reproductive Health Specialist and Communications Representative

• Jun 2003 - Jun 2011

Engaged in comprehensive sex education outreach and facilitated national and local lobbying. Implemented local campaigns to further support the need of reproductive health services. Obtained structured training in communications and public affairs to gain congress support of Title X funding Engaged in comprehensive sex education outreach and facilitated national and local lobbying. Implemented local campaigns to further support the need of reproductive health services. Obtained structured training in communications and public affairs to gain congress support of Title X funding