Elizabeth Cross Email & Phone Number

Northeast Us

Building on a strong background in nonprofit management and research, leads organizational, program development, training and research consultation projects across a wide array of strategic learning needs for nonprofits. We have deep experience in the fields of child welfare, youth development, violence/victimization and the professional development of community partners such as child welfare and youth workers, police and EMTs. Projects include but are not limited to: grant writing, program… Show more Building on a strong background in nonprofit management and research, leads organizational, program development, training and research consultation projects across a wide array of strategic learning needs for nonprofits. We have deep experience in the fields of child welfare, youth development, violence/victimization and the professional development of community partners such as child welfare and youth workers, police and EMTs. Projects include but are not limited to: grant writing, program evaluations, needs assessments, strategic planning diagnostics, employee engagement survey analyses, training evaluations, focus groups, key stakeholder surveys and interviews and data systems development. Cross Associates has the capacity for measuring programmatic and organizational level processes and outcomes, conducting sophisticated statistical analyses and mentoring/coaching junior staff in program evaluation and outcome measurement. Cross Associates has a deep commitment to social and racial equity and its staff have been welcome and successful program research and development partners within diverse communities. Show less

Montclair, Nj

Courses include:Undergraduate Child Advocacy program: -- Research and Evaluation for Child Welfare --Senior Seminar in Child AdvocacyGraduate Child Advocacy program: --Research in Child Welfare --Single Subject Research Design --Child Abuse & Neglect

National/Telecommute

University of Illinois School of Social Work evaluation of a project led by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health SANE program; funded by the Federal Office for Victims of Crime 2012-2016. The National Telenursing Center for Victims of Sexual Assault is an OVC-funded innovation intended to utilize telehealth technology and the Massachusetts SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) program's expertise in order to provide greater access to high quality sexual assault forensic exam services to… Show more University of Illinois School of Social Work evaluation of a project led by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health SANE program; funded by the Federal Office for Victims of Crime 2012-2016. The National Telenursing Center for Victims of Sexual Assault is an OVC-funded innovation intended to utilize telehealth technology and the Massachusetts SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) program's expertise in order to provide greater access to high quality sexual assault forensic exam services to sexual assault survivors living in remote or underserved communities. The Evaluation Project Director serves as the senior program evaluator, project manager, data analyst and qualitative methods specialist for the project. With the Principal Investigator, documents, analyzes and makes recommendations related to the emerging center's strengths, challenges and opportunities for strategic growth and development. Show less

Waltham, Ma

Teaching an “Introduction to Research” course for first-year students, and teaching/coordinating the three-semester Genetic Counseling Research course (BIOL 213a, b and c) encompassing:a. Research ethics/IRB requirementsb. Survey designc. Individual and group interview designsd. Statistical analysis e. Qualitative analysis Overseeing student Master’s Thesis projects, specifically serving as the advising quantitative and qualitative methodologist on all thesis… Show more Teaching an “Introduction to Research” course for first-year students, and teaching/coordinating the three-semester Genetic Counseling Research course (BIOL 213a, b and c) encompassing:a. Research ethics/IRB requirementsb. Survey designc. Individual and group interview designsd. Statistical analysis e. Qualitative analysis Overseeing student Master’s Thesis projects, specifically serving as the advising quantitative and qualitative methodologist on all thesis projects.a. developing and implementing timelines for “deliverables;”b. working with students on the development of their research designs and analysis plans;c. providing feedback on student IRB applicationsd. guiding submission to NSGC or other appropriate professional conference.e. serving as co-author for student journal submissions as required. Show less

Boston, Ma

A member of the organization’s Executive Management Team, responsible for providing comprehensive strategic leadership on program quality, organizational performance/balanced scorecard, risk management, outcomes measurement and evaluation projects for child welfare and behavioral health programs.

Boston, Ma

Directed the quality management, program development and program evaluation functions of the organization. Oversaw the organization's successful implementation of its first summer learning program for older (8th grade) students at risk for failing to enter their first year of high school. Worked with the then VP of Operations and development staff to solicit and secure funding for an independent evaluation of educational outcomes. Worked with the research and advisory board to develop and… Show more Directed the quality management, program development and program evaluation functions of the organization. Oversaw the organization's successful implementation of its first summer learning program for older (8th grade) students at risk for failing to enter their first year of high school. Worked with the then VP of Operations and development staff to solicit and secure funding for an independent evaluation of educational outcomes. Worked with the research and advisory board to develop and implement a competitive RFP process for identifying and securing the services of an independent evaluation team to execute a rigorous quantitative study of BELL's impact. Led the assessment and re-calibration of educational outcome measures. Show less

A member of the organization’s Executive Committee, responsible for providing comprehensive strategic leadership on outcomes measurement and evaluation projects within national and international entrepreneurship education programs located in public education settings within low-income communities. Responsible for oversight and execution of evaluations including management of internal and vendor project teams. Prepared and trained national and field staff on the conceptual and technological… Show more A member of the organization’s Executive Committee, responsible for providing comprehensive strategic leadership on outcomes measurement and evaluation projects within national and international entrepreneurship education programs located in public education settings within low-income communities. Responsible for oversight and execution of evaluations including management of internal and vendor project teams. Prepared and trained national and field staff on the conceptual and technological requirements for supporting rigorous and relevant outcome evaluations. Led the design, related user training and implementation of the organization’s first management information system – TEAMS (Teaching Entrepreneurship Assessment & Management System). Show less

Responsible for designing and conducting program evaluation and applied research, agency knowledge and program development strategies and dissemination of best practices findings for large, multi-service, non-profit organization providing crisis intervention, clinical and support services to victims of crime and first responders within New York City’s criminal justice, social service and public education systems. Member of agency’s program leadership with significant participation in… Show more Responsible for designing and conducting program evaluation and applied research, agency knowledge and program development strategies and dissemination of best practices findings for large, multi-service, non-profit organization providing crisis intervention, clinical and support services to victims of crime and first responders within New York City’s criminal justice, social service and public education systems. Member of agency’s program leadership with significant participation in institutional analysis, advocacy agenda development, management and strategic planning. Chair of Safe Horizon’s Institutional Review Board. Show less

Boston, Ma

Responsible for the design, implementation and evaluation of grant initiatives, continuing medical education and other programs, products and community out¬reach projects for regional nonprofit foundation dedicated to promoting the emotional health and development of young children.

Served as Assistant Project Director for The Adolescent Voices Project -- a national study of adolescent pregnancy care and prevention programs assessed from the perspective of the clients and staff. Research responsibilities included design and implementation of individual and group interview guides with adolescents, qualitative and quantitative data analysis and report-writing. Additional responsibilities included provision of technical assistance on evaluation and program development to… Show more Served as Assistant Project Director for The Adolescent Voices Project -- a national study of adolescent pregnancy care and prevention programs assessed from the perspective of the clients and staff. Research responsibilities included design and implementation of individual and group interview guides with adolescents, qualitative and quantitative data analysis and report-writing. Additional responsibilities included provision of technical assistance on evaluation and program development to grantees; development of grant assessment tools and scoring procedures for the grant review process; participation in the grant award decision-making for new demonstration project and research grant-making initiatives. Show less

Phd, Social Policy

Msw, Administration Policy And Planning

B.A., Psychology