Paige Sholar
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Credentials
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Program on Monitoring and Evaluation of Development Programs
Duke Center for International DevelopmentJun, 2019- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Big Win Philanthropy
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Analyst
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Jan 2016 - Present
An independent foundation partnering with leaders to invest in children and young people in developing countries to improve their lives and to maximize demographic dividends for long term economic growth Program Management • Realigned proposed public-private, school-based handwashing demonstration campaign to be in harmony with the Ethiopian Ministry of Education strategy ensuring allowing for scale and sustainability • Co-managed and supervised knowledge development to Liberia’s Teacher Vetting and Testing Reform, the Ministry of Education’s reform to eliminate ghost workers and reinvest 3 million USD annual payroll savings to hire 1,800 new teachers • Supported refinement of a community lab model using human-centered design principals to empower a district and village level multisectoral group of stakeholders to identify and implement local solutions addressing factors driving stunting. Stakeholder Engagement • Coordinated government, private, and development stakeholders to create an enabling environment for Ethiopian manufacturers to produce personal protective equipment fulfilling the gap in need caused by COVID-19 • Oversaw 5 technical assistance contracts ranging from direct government contracts to partner grants supporting the Ministry of Health to reach their vision. Coordinated financials and deliverables to ensure timely documentation and adequation completion of the contracts/grants. Recommended to the program directors to approve finances, deliverables, and other requests by partners. Show less
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Lean In D.C.
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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Executive Director
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Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
Lean In’s regional network consisting of 2,000 individuals aiming to help women achieve their ambitions, find community, and give back to other women.Leadership• Redefined the strategy for Lean In D.C. utilizing the cascade strategy to identify how the network can be successful and define the processes which need to be implemented for Lean In D.C. to achieve its vision.• Successfully led the four committees (Circle Engagement, Events, Communications, and Operations) through the COVID-19 transition from in-person meetings and events to a virtual environment while expanding our reach and engagement. Show less
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Circles Co-Director
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Jan 2018 - Jan 2020
Strategic Development• Developed an engagement curriculum for Circle moderators leading to the establishment of 25 new Circles and established a monitoring system for existing and new Circles• Presented on the Circle systems developed by Lean In D.C. at the Annual National Lean In Regional Leaders Conference
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Duke Global Health Institute
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Associate
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Jul 2014 - Dec 2015
As a research associate, Paige worked in the Developing Healthcare Technology Lab to assess programs run by Engineering World Health. She also worked for Dr. Muhammad Pate in the execution of the terms of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grant for Polio and Primary Health Care in Nigeria Monitoring and Evaluation • Led team to monitor and evaluate biomedical engineer training programs implemented in Cambodia and Honduras resulting in redesign of global program training shown to significantly improve medical equipment in urban and rural hospitals • Designed the program evaluation of a biomedical engineer training program implemented in Nigeria Published Works • Wrote a published, peer-reviewed article articulating how to develop and implement a sustainable training program • Published a peer-reviewed article, lessons learned of Nigeria's fight to become polio-free, through teaching undergraduates research, writing, and strategic thinking Show less
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Penda Health
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Kenya
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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100 - 200 Employee
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Fundraising and Communications Specialist
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May 2014 - May 2015
Penda Health is a for-profit company based in Nairobi, Kenya. Their vision is to build a chain of outpatient Medical Centers that offer high quality care at affordable costs. The primary focus of these medical centers is to ensure the entire family has access to preventative care. My primary role consists of writing monthly updates to investors, grantors, and the public audience. I assist in writing grants and developing strategies to further the Penda model. Furthermore, my role aids in the management of facebook, twitter, and guest blog posts. Show less
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Duke University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Researcher
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Aug 2012 - May 2014
I developed a working knowledge of global health research methods and international ethics. Also, I matured my analytical writing and editing skills through the use of collected data to develop a master's thesis. I developed a working knowledge of global health research methods and international ethics. Also, I matured my analytical writing and editing skills through the use of collected data to develop a master's thesis.
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Graduate Internship
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
Obtained experience within the developing world. Developed research design to properly assess a health education campaign and provide recommendations to the key stakeholders for future improvement of the campaign. Obtained experience within the developing world. Developed research design to properly assess a health education campaign and provide recommendations to the key stakeholders for future improvement of the campaign.
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Laboratory Manager
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2011 - 2012
Continued existing responsibilities working within the lab while increasing independent work on understanding sex differences on neuro-immunological development. Managed all financial accounts, oversaw ordering, and emerged as the contact person for all day-to-day activities.
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Laboratory Technician
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2009 - 2011
Evolved laboratory skills to become more efficient at bench work, data analysis, and presentation of data in an accessible manner. Understood the mechanisms by which the immune, endocrine, and nervous system interact.
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Education
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2012 - 2014
Duke University
Master's Degree, Global Health -
2006 - 2009
University of Colorado Boulder
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology
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