Karyl Askew PhD
Evaluator – The Evaluation Group, Past President – RTP Evaluators
Biography
Dr. Askew conducts rigorous educational evaluations that address diverse goals and populations. Her professional experience includes STEM education, museum education, after-school quality improvement, school climate transformation, college-access, and gender differences in science achievement. She holds doctoral and master’s degrees in education (with specializations in educational psychology, measurement, and evaluation), and a bachelor of science in aerospace engineering. It is her honor to serve as president for RTP Evaluators (2018).
Holli G. Bayonas Ph.D.
President & Senior Evaluation Consultant – iEvaluate, LLC, Treasurer – RTP Evaluators
Biography
Specializes in the evaluation of small-scale education programs in k-12 and higher education settings. Our services include pre-proposal planning activities, proposal writing, program theory development, qualitative and quantitative data collection, needs assessment, report writing, as well as full-scale external evaluation services.
Maureen M. Berner Ph.D.
Professor – School of Government, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Biography
I specialize in training in evaluation for state and local government officials, as well as teaching MPA students evaluation and analysis skills. I also work on in-depth evaluations across government sectors. Overall, the School of Government’s mission is to improve the lives of North Carolinians through good government.
Dana C. Bishop MEd
Co-Owner and Evaluator-Brilliance Analytics, LLC
Biography
Brilliance Analytics specializes in program evaluation for school and community-based programs. We offer survey development, program evaluation surveys, data analysis and reporting.
Kristin Bradley-Bull
Founder and Lead Consultant – Roots to Canopy Consulting, LLC
Biography
Assessment & Evaluation: Assessing communities & organizations to strategically focus the work. Evaluating impact & process to share successes & strengthen the work.
Facilitation: Facilitating group processes that inspire shared vision, strategy, & plans.
Capacity Building: Designing & conducting training & TA that engage people in learning & action-taking.
Catherine E. Brawner PhD
President – Research Triangle Educational Consultants
Biography
Founded in 1996, Research Triangle Educational Consultants provides evaluation and research services in the higher education and K-12 environments. RTEC specializes in qualitative and mixed methods evaluation and research for clients in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math fields.
Rebecca Brent Ed.D.
Consultant – Education Designs, Inc.
Biography
Dr. Brent is a faculty development and evaluation consultant with nearly 40 years of experience in education. She specializes in program evaluation in higher education with particular expertise in NSF-sponsored education and training initiatives. She is the co-author of Teaching and Learning STEM: A Practical Guide published in 2016 by Jossey-Bass.
J. Montana Cain PhD
Research Associate-University of South Carolina Research, Evaluation, and Measurement Center
Biography
Dr. Cain holds a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Educational Psychology, Measurement, and Evaluation. She employs quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods to the full scope of evaluation activities. She applies an equity-centered (or culturally responsive) lens with a specialty in instrument development and validation as well as evaluation capacity building.
Christie Drew
Chief, Program Analysis Branch, Division of Extramural Training and Research – National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Biography
The Program Analysis Branch evaluates research grants awarded by NIEHS. Christie leads a team that conducts portfolio analysis, develops information technology needed to collect data for evaluation and communicates research outcomes. Christie has worked extensively with logic models and metrics in research settings. PAB may have opportunities for summer research evaluation projects and interns.
Valerie Futch Ehrlich Ph.D.
Senior Evaluation Faculty – Center for Creative Leadership, Secretary RTP Evaluators
Biography
I focus on the evaluation work for our Societal Advancement group at CCL. That group works with youth, K-12 school settings, higher education, non-profits, and health organizations.
Jen Gathings
Senior Research Associate – ETR Services, LLC
Biography
ETR Services, LLC is a small, HUB-certified business offering evaluation, technical assistance and research services to support programs that enhance educational outcomes, increase workforce participation, and improve social conditions. We work with our clients to identify their needs and translate evaluation findings into practical recommendations given their organizational constraints.
Amy A. Germuth Ph.D.
President – EvalWorks, LLC
Biography
EvalWorks is a national leader in evaluating STEM and other education projects and has a proven track record of helping clients develop winning evaluation plans and proposals. We have worked on over 11 different types of NSF-funded projects and 10 different types of US Education Department-funded projects with universities, community colleges, state education departments, and school districts.
Amy J. Handler
Evaluation Specialist-SHIFT NC
Biography
SHIFT NC focuses on sexual health initiatives for teens in North Carolina. At SHIFT NC, I collaborate with multiple project teams to create evaluation tools, protocols, and complete data collection.
Kelly M. Hannum Ph.D.
President – Aligned Impact LLC, Member at Large RTP Evaluators
Biography
Aligned Impact provides comprehensive program evaluation services including evaluation coaching, evaluation training, as well as evaluation design & implementation. We work collaboratively with our clients to determine the approach that is most relevant and appropriate for their situation.
Shureka Hargrove
Graduate Student at UNCG in the Department of Educational Research Methodology – The Center for Youth, Family, and Community Partnerships (CYFCP)
Sarah E. Harris M.A.
Manager, Evaluation and Research Engagement, Girlstart
Biography
I believe meaningful change comes from empowering others to develop community-driven solutions while also leveraging research, evaluation and strategic partnerships. Areas of work include, STEM, well-being, women’s access, and job development. Key skills include monitoring, evaluation, and learning and external representation.
Leigh M. Hayden
Lead Evaluator – North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services
Biography
Evaluation professional with a M.A. in Urban and Medical Anthropology and over six (6) years of experience researching aging and chronic disease and prevention programs (e.g., cancer prevention and control, heart disease and stroke prevention), data quality, program improvement, and community outreach.
Randall Juras PhD
Senior Scientist – Abt Associates
Biography
I am in the Social and Economic Policy Division at Abt Associates, where I specialize in designing and conducting randomized experiments. My areas of research have included occupational safety and health, job training and job search assistance, adolescent health and teen pregnancy prevention, international family planning, and statistical methodology.
Mamie LeGrand
Program Coordinator-Evaluator – Richmond County Partnership for Children
Biography
Richmond County Partnership for Children’s mission is to create a higher quality of life for children aged birth to five and to ensure that every child in Richmond County enters school healthy and ready to succeed in becoming an avid learner and ultimately a productive citizen who contributes to the future well-being of the community.
Audrey Loper
Evaluation Consultant – Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiatives
Biography
Audrey Loper has worked in the fields of evaluation and adolescent sexual health for six years. Her areas of interest include evaluation capacity building, utility and continuous quality improvement.