Senior Director of Research and Evaluation

• Nov 2022 - Present

Evaluator and Owner

• Dec 2018 - Present

Started my evaluation company to assist non-profits to evaluate their programs. Non-profits that I've worked with include, but not limited to; arts and culture, teen programs, and minority leader programs. We specialize in marginalized population programs focusing on the betterment of society. We've presented at American Evaluation Association, Michigan Association Evaluation, and Eastern Evaluation Research Society conferences. Started my evaluation company to assist non-profits to evaluate their programs. Non-profits that I've worked with include, but not limited to; arts and culture, teen programs, and minority leader programs. We specialize in marginalized population programs focusing on the betterment of society. We've presented at American Evaluation Association, Michigan Association Evaluation, and Eastern Evaluation Research Society conferences.

Adjunct Faculty Instructor

• Dec 2017 - Present

- Teach Evaluation in Social Work in the WMU Master of Social Work Program

Thurgood Marshall Fellow

• Aug 2018 - Sep 2021

I worked on a Photovoice evaluation for Upward Bound. Currently, I am a teaching assistant for Dr. Coryn at the Interdisciplinary PhD in Evaluation.

Evaluator

• Aug 2021 - Nov 2022

Responsible in creating surveys, analyzing data from multiple databases, creating data visualization to promote data accessibility, and supervising interns. Responsible in creating surveys, analyzing data from multiple databases, creating data visualization to promote data accessibility, and supervising interns.

Independent Evaluation Consultant

• Jan 2015 - Sep 2021

- Provides statistics and research methods consultation to academic social work professors working on research projects - Guest lectures in Master of Social Work classes. Classes include: Research and Program Evaluation. - Provides statistics and research methods consultation to academic social work professors working on research projects - Guest lectures in Master of Social Work classes. Classes include: Research and Program Evaluation.

Research Manager

• Nov 2015 - Jun 2017

- Developed evaluation proposals in workforce development, youth programs, affordable housing, arts and culture, and leadership programs- Presented and analyzed findings from the American Community Survey data to educate community on the gap between races in unemployment and services- Led evaluation in a Housing First modality to show case social and community cost impact - Evaluated a minority leadership program sponsored by the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce- Completed a community needs assessment for a community services organization in rural service areas- Served as the lead evaluator for a Department of Health and Human Services national grant recipient- Led the creation of surveys and focus groups protocols related to evaluation questions- Prepared evaluation reports using data visualizations and layman terms to clients and their funders- Worked with graphic designer to present findings in visually appealing info-graphics- Developed and maintained close and professional relationships with clients and team members Show less

Research Coordinator

• Sep 2015 - Nov 2015

Yoga and Spinning Instructor

• May 2010 - Jun 2017

Instructed spinning and yoga classes for Faculty and Staff at GVSU

Graduate Research Assistant

• Aug 2013 - Aug 2015

Conducted various research topics within the field of Social Work. Research topics included Flipped Classroom and Hybrid Teaching.

Campus Rercreation Graduate Assistant (Fitness)

• May 2010 - May 2012

• Interviewed, hired, trained, supervised, and evaluated staff• Coordinated with fitness educational companies to host trainings at GVSU• Conducted staff training and development workshops• Organized annual fitness related events at GVSU• Developed group exercise and mind/body schedule; coordinate staffing for over 50 classes• Presented to under-privileged high school students at GVSU Gear Up program• Coordinated health screenings with Counseling Center• Mentored and educated instructors to ensure they are meeting industry standards and best practices• Taught multiple class formats on all schedules• Coordinated and secure space reservations• Assistes with equipment acquisition, maintenance, and inventory Show less

Research Assistant

• Aug 2009 - Dec 2010

•Designed studies; collected, coded and interpreted data on research topics •Conducted studies in a controlled laboratory settings

Group Exercise Instructor

• Mar 2010 - Apr 2017

Instructed SPINNING and Yoga classes for students and alumni Instructed SPINNING and Yoga classes for students and alumni

Graduate Intern Counselor

• May 2015 - Aug 2015

I was officially trained by Grand Valley State University as a clinical counselor. I am Mental Health First Aid certified. On behalf of Career and Counseling Services, I facilitated workshops that address mental health issue for Residential Assistants and Campus Safety Student workers. I also created outreach program brochures such as Relationship 101, Navigating Relationship with Parents, and Managing Stress for the department to use throughout the school year. I was officially trained by Grand Valley State University as a clinical counselor. I am Mental Health First Aid certified. On behalf of Career and Counseling Services, I facilitated workshops that address mental health issue for Residential Assistants and Campus Safety Student workers. I also created outreach program brochures such as Relationship 101, Navigating Relationship with Parents, and Managing Stress for the department to use throughout the school year.

Marketing Analyst

• May 2012 - Jun 2013

• Collaborated globally with an international team to further understand customer data to improve customer profiling • Investigated multiple statistical processes for digital personalized rewards (mPerks) • Extracted data from SQL for marketing specialists to initiate targeted marketing campaigns to increase acquisition and retention • Analyzed the successes of targeted marketing campaigns using SAS • Collaborated globally with an international team to further understand customer data to improve customer profiling • Investigated multiple statistical processes for digital personalized rewards (mPerks) • Extracted data from SQL for marketing specialists to initiate targeted marketing campaigns to increase acquisition and retention • Analyzed the successes of targeted marketing campaigns using SAS

Research Associate

• May 2011 - May 2012

• Worked with leadership team to report services utilized at CMH • Consulted internal clients to develop strategic statistical analyses • Provided financial evidence based results to support the county’s switch from ACT to IDDT • Assisted with reporting team to streamline Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan reports and Performance Indicators by identifying areas of improvement • Developed analysis benchmark for CAFAS data to improve understanding of the children’s services • Worked with leadership team to report services utilized at CMH • Consulted internal clients to develop strategic statistical analyses • Provided financial evidence based results to support the county’s switch from ACT to IDDT • Assisted with reporting team to streamline Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan reports and Performance Indicators by identifying areas of improvement • Developed analysis benchmark for CAFAS data to improve understanding of the children’s services

Customer Service Representative

• May 2009 - Aug 2010