Ashley Meadow Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

-Responsible for standing up the MEL processes for the new CEPPS mechanism (Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening) funding iteration: DEPP, at NDI (Democratic Elections and Political Processes) (nearly a billion dollars, over 40% of NDI total funding; USAID)-Managed global COP of MEL staff across 7 regions, fostering knowledge sharing, technical expertise development, and providing global-level MEL updates.-Oversaw global technical measure development… Show more -Responsible for standing up the MEL processes for the new CEPPS mechanism (Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening) funding iteration: DEPP, at NDI (Democratic Elections and Political Processes) (nearly a billion dollars, over 40% of NDI total funding; USAID)-Managed global COP of MEL staff across 7 regions, fostering knowledge sharing, technical expertise development, and providing global-level MEL updates.-Oversaw global technical measure development, data collection, and establishment of an M&E Indicator Database for programs across the institute, ensuring compliance with federal and non-federal donors-Continued to design & build the evidence infrastructure across the institute-Continued to build a central repository of innovative approaches, best practices, & indicators to measure impact based on evidence-based data for use in program & project development across the institute-Effectively guided Global MEL team, providing expert guidance on MEL framework across the Institute to enhance program impact, with a strong focus on fostering a balanced emphasis on learning processes,accountability for results, and organizational learning using innovative approaches and best practices-Developed high-quality quantitative and qualitative methods, including participatory methodologies,for monitoring program quality and achieving performance and results-Assisted in driving global policy through storytelling and providing sound data analysis. Show less

-Created & managed the global M&E evidence infrastructure for the entire institute-Worked directly with the MEL Director on meso-level comparative evaluations across funding mechanisms-Served as the Institutes’ M&E POC for the largest finding mechanism in in NDI’s portfolio (CEPPS: USAID)-Participated in senior advisory group to establish outcome and output level indicators, PIRS, processes, and implementation strategies at the mechanism level-Implemented &… Show more -Created & managed the global M&E evidence infrastructure for the entire institute-Worked directly with the MEL Director on meso-level comparative evaluations across funding mechanisms-Served as the Institutes’ M&E POC for the largest finding mechanism in in NDI’s portfolio (CEPPS: USAID)-Participated in senior advisory group to establish outcome and output level indicators, PIRS, processes, and implementation strategies at the mechanism level-Implemented & managed the MERLA for the new 5-year CEPPS funding award for NDI-Reviewed & wrote M&E policies for compliance, learning, & adaptation under the new REL agenda-Created & implemented new baseline & midterm initiative, reflecting DEPPS’s new REL priorities Show less

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

-Managed Human Rights & Criminal Justice portfolio for DOS 5-year continuation INL-WHP M&E contract for Western Hemisphere (32 countries) (7 figures; DOS: INL)-Oversaw new & existing technical development of measurement strategies & data collection for portfolio-Conducted data collection feasibility and strategic impact meetings for Criminal Justice measures with INL senior staff, Directors at embassies, & field staff, utilizing a learning & adaptive approach-Provided… Show more -Managed Human Rights & Criminal Justice portfolio for DOS 5-year continuation INL-WHP M&E contract for Western Hemisphere (32 countries) (7 figures; DOS: INL)-Oversaw new & existing technical development of measurement strategies & data collection for portfolio-Conducted data collection feasibility and strategic impact meetings for Criminal Justice measures with INL senior staff, Directors at embassies, & field staff, utilizing a learning & adaptive approach-Provided M&E data to INL for assessing program efficiency and effectiveness for future funding decisions-Assisted INL in strengthening program development, implementation, & impact with grantees-Managed team of In-Country Monitoring & Evaluation Specialists across LAC regionDeveloped criminal justice teaching & learning resources for team & bureau-Introduced adaptive management approach for DC staff to successfully measure technical impact of portfolios Show less

-Oversaw various phases of three country portfolios & one regional grant-Restructured regional LAC Division MEL protocols to increase collaborative initiatives & regional learning-Improved M&E technical processes across the LAC division-Created technical manuals for program implementation which were standardized across the region

Served as Lead Evaluator for five country six-year project in the Balkans (USAID/Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor) (6 figures)o Designed and led summative Outcome Harvest evaluation for human rights and access to justice• Created methodological approaches for both current and potential projects under ABA ROLIo Designed evaluation framework and methodological approach for ex-post evaluation of CSO capacity building and access to justice initiatives in Russia and… Show more Served as Lead Evaluator for five country six-year project in the Balkans (USAID/Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor) (6 figures)o Designed and led summative Outcome Harvest evaluation for human rights and access to justice• Created methodological approaches for both current and potential projects under ABA ROLIo Designed evaluation framework and methodological approach for ex-post evaluation of CSO capacity building and access to justice initiatives in Russia and Armenia (National Democratic Institute & Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor)o Assisted in framework design for rule of law project in Western Balkans (DFID and the Conflict, Stability, and Security Fund through the Foreign and Commonwealth Office)• Served as Lead Evaluator for multi-year project in Mexico (C&A Foundation) (6 figures)o Designed and led a Capacity Building evaluation for labor rights and access to justice initiatives Show less

• Evaluated, researched and tracked foundation progress for community development projects.o Access to clean water, mitigation and adaptation to climate change, and social entrepreneurship across rural and urban locations.• Monitored programs for both private and non-profit arms of the foundation.o Impact investing and social entrepreneurship in emerging markets, water, climate change.• Member of consultancy board; assists in pertinent decision-making relating to project… Show more • Evaluated, researched and tracked foundation progress for community development projects.o Access to clean water, mitigation and adaptation to climate change, and social entrepreneurship across rural and urban locations.• Monitored programs for both private and non-profit arms of the foundation.o Impact investing and social entrepreneurship in emerging markets, water, climate change.• Member of consultancy board; assists in pertinent decision-making relating to project strategy, impact investment opportunities, staffing, and M&E.• Assisted in increasing foundational capacity development.o Researches expansional opportunities for programs and impact both domestic and international.o Coordinates alliances with organizations and individuals that align with foundation mission. Show less

-Designed new course for environmental sociology -Created and monitored debates on local and global environmental issues -Integrated relevant and up-to-date readings on important environment and human-related issues -Designed projects that allowed students to expand their skillset while simultaneously engaging with important environmental issues -Designed research incubator sessions for students to tailor-design the final project to their environmental interests -Integrated… Show more -Designed new course for environmental sociology -Created and monitored debates on local and global environmental issues -Integrated relevant and up-to-date readings on important environment and human-related issues -Designed projects that allowed students to expand their skillset while simultaneously engaging with important environmental issues -Designed research incubator sessions for students to tailor-design the final project to their environmental interests -Integrated a flipped classroom method -Designed in-class activities that involved policy analysis, strategic assessments, and community involvement Show less

-Assisted professors with class and activity preparation-Research incubator sessions for group and individual projects -Edited and graded student papers -Created and managed class on electronic database -Managed confidential grade data -T.A. for: Introduction to Sociology, Development of Social Theory, Research Methods, Global Gender and Society, Political Sociology, The Sociology of Culture, and Crime and Society

-Assisted in feasibility studies for a community-based citizen science project encouraging generational custodianship against environmental & WASH issues around Lake Titicaca-Conducted cultural & community awareness research for teams & assisted in building local strategic partnerships-Implemented capacity building & strategic initiatives to increase effectiveness of lake monitoring project through environmental stewardship

ed research, design, implementation, & evaluation of programs & projects in rural & urban locationso Topics included social entrepreneurship in emerging markets, WASH, community responses to environmental issues, gender equity, causal link monitoring, & social return on investment -Conducted comprehensive feasibility studies, community development research, and impact evaluations in collaboration with local partners to inform program design & implementation for new initiatives… Show more ed research, design, implementation, & evaluation of programs & projects in rural & urban locationso Topics included social entrepreneurship in emerging markets, WASH, community responses to environmental issues, gender equity, causal link monitoring, & social return on investment -Conducted comprehensive feasibility studies, community development research, and impact evaluations in collaboration with local partners to inform program design & implementation for new initiatives -Cultivated & stewarded relationships across multiple stakeholders & agencies in 3 major cities in Bolivia- Managed the foundation's contracts & grants-Created & managed research & reporting teams both in & out of counttry using CLA Intiatives Show less

- Created & managed a sustainable strategic internship program, partnering with Ivy League universities-Oversaw extended semester research projects around renewable resources & monitored academic progress-Leveraged interns' skills to enhance internal capacity building & strengthen operations

-Conducted comprehensive research on impact investment, microfinance, CSR, & sustainability-Summarized findings to draft reports & recommendations to support impact investment as a poverty reduction tool with financial returns, while offering tailored programmatic suggestions

-Reviewed & edited materials for publication-Assisted in tenure preparation-Conducted research & prepared summaries for the book "Perceptions of Power & the Acts of War”

-Co-Coordinated a Track II Diplomacy program for US, South Korean, & Chinese relations-Served as a cultural emissary for incoming diplomats & managed media relations-Coordinated research & internship opportunities in LAC region, facilitated Global Studies Certificate program

-Managed client files & acted as a trusted consultant & client liaison, providing support on client cases-Prepared documents, letters, & filings for courts & clients & managed office records-Oversaw accounts receivable & accounts payable for the office & CEO’s personal finances-Managed CEO’s personal schedule and finances

-Compiled bibliographical work & class summaries for the book "Nova Pax" & edited book chapters-Conducted research on strategic frameworks for project planning

-Led a team of eight employees in successfully establishing & managing new office locations-Organized & executed high-profile charitable & social events, ranging from five to seven figures-Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, including high-profile clients & private affiliates

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Sociology

Political and enviromental sociology focus. Thesis investigated the feasibility of implementing climate change adaptation and mitigation.

M.S. International Policy Management, International Affairs, Conflict Resolution

B.A., International Affairs: Community And International Development

Graduated with school honors

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Sociology, Abd