Utilize statistical software to collect, analyze, and report complex data sets and supervise others in the processPerform sophisticated education analytics and apply advanced strategies using visualizations to communicate data-informed insights to a diverse audienceDraw conclusions from multiple data sets to inform and guide collaborative action teams in an effort toidentify strategic priorities and implement improvement plansIdentify and understand performance gaps and provide deep analysis of strengths and needs according to state and local indicators Work collaboratively with school districts and local agencies in the process of identifying equity gapsand assist teams to align related actions and services through Multi-Tiered Systems of SupportFacilitate differentiated assistance supports to strengthen systemsWork collaboratively to support school districts to develop and implement data-informed Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAP) that will result in high levels of student successDirect research design projects using a wide variety of qualitative and quantitative research methodsto determine the appropriate investment of resources to meet locally-defined goalsFoster collaborative partnerships between and among educational, business and community groups and organizationsProvide the technical data support needed to evaluate formative assessment systems in alignment with summative indicators

Clients includeCalifornia State University-Monterey Bay (CSUMB)—Camp SEA Lab California State University-Monterey Bay (CSUMB)— Return of the Natives Naval Postgraduate School— Center for Stabilization and Reconstruction Studies; Collaborative & Adaptive Security Initiative Moss Landing Marine Labs—Teacher Enhancement Program Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary—Multicultural Education for Resource Issues Threatening Oceans—MERITO Work for clients include Design program logic model Design and conduct evaluation using qualitative and quantitative methods Develop data collection system and tools for English language learners, teachers, and international diplomats Facilitate interviews and focus groups for multi-lingual students, educators and practitioners Write clear and concise evaluation reports which have been used as exemplarsAnalyze complex datasets

Designed and analyzed data and data systems to improve the way people are supported. Conducted analysis using R, SQL, and Excel for Directors as requested. Received with Gold Award for Annual Employee RecognitionFocused on developing and enhancing the outcomes demonstrated through our direct services as well as contracted non-profit partners. Managed a project to develop a contracting, invoicing, and client services shared web-based database across more than forty funded organizations working with Employment and Benefits Services Division and Family and Children's Services Division. Worked collaboratively with a team to redesign a $15 million three-year funding process for community safety-net services including the application, review process, contracting, monitoring and capacity-building. Oversaw consultant research agreements with National Center for Crime and Delinquency's Children's Research Center, Stanford's Center on Poverty and Inequality, among others. Represented Santa Cruz County at Bay Area Social Service Consortium's Research and Evaluation Meetings, as well as on Silicon Valley Regional Data Trust's Technical Committee.Support divisions in reflecting on and presenting their data to management team. Wrote Letters and supporting material for County Board of Supervisors.Supervise Analytics staff.

Develop, implement, maintain and update a comprehensive multi-tier evaluation framework that aligns with the local Strategic Plan, meets state requirements and informs on the impact of more than 30 organizations; Coordinate site-specific, program-level and initiative-level evaluations for groups ranging in size of $2000 neighborhood grants to $3 million collaboratives; Build capacity of local grantees to collect, analyze and report process and program evaluation findings; Develop and revise surveys, interview and focus group protocol, rubrics and other data collection instruments; Develop, operate, and administer a comprehensive program monitoring database system (Persimmony) that examines program activities, outputs and outcomes; Contract for data system across all grantees, train more than 100 users, and provide customization and technical support for data entry and report usage; Clearly communicate data, findings and recommendations to diverse audience including program staff, Board of Supervisors, donor foundations, commissioners, grantees, parents and others; Participate in the development of scopes of work, theory of change and evaluation plans for funding solicitations, new grantees and contract amendments; Manage a $760,000 budget;

Conducted data analysis, ran focus groups, compiled information for reports and propsals.

Teach English and computers to adults from a variety of backgrounds including college students and business professionals