Ph.D. candidate in Research and Evaluation in Education, program evaluator, and applied researcher with expertise in survey methodology, mixed-methods inquiry, outcomes measurement, and organizational evaluation capacity building. Applies objectives-based, empowerment, and utilization-focused evaluation across higher education and community programs. Additional experience spans project management, data systems development, staff supervision, and grant reporting. Technical Expertise Program Evaluation Evaluation planning, capacity building, logic models, evaluation matrices, indicators; survey, outcome measurement, and instrument development. Client consultation; proposals, contracts, budgets, and timelines; reporting, dashboards, recommendations, and dissemination. Research Analysis Qualitative: systematic coding, thematic analysis, and synthesis of interview, focus group, and document data using NVivo, Taguette, Dedoose, and ATLAS.ti. Quantitative: descriptive and inferential statistics, hypothesis testing, and interpretation of statistical results using Stata, SPSS, R, and JASP. Experience Evaluation Experience Program Evaluator, River Hawk Scholars Academy, UMass Lowell 2024 - Present Sole evaluator, responsible for directing evaluation design, measurement, data collection, analysis, and reporting for programs serving 600+ students, 45+ Peer Leaders, and 45+ Faculty Advocates. Develop outcome measures and indicators to assess program implementation and participant outcomes across RHSA initiatives. Manage evaluation data quality and reporting processes; develop dashboards and reports to support program monitoring and staff decision-making. Train collaborators in survey administration, data quality, and reporting; involve stakeholders in confirming interpretations and identifying next steps. Present evidence to leadership, advisory groups, and funders; develop measures and evaluation narratives for grant proposals, funder reports, and donor communications. Evaluation Consultant, Independent 2022- Present Develop external client evaluations; manage consultation, methodological design, scope, contracts, timelines, analysis, reporting, and dissemination. Worcester State University: sole evaluator for a program-wide, objectives-based Public Health evaluation using interviews, focus groups, and artifact analysis; presented findings and recommendations to faculty and university leadership. Milton Academy: designed the Humanities Workshop empowerment evaluation, developing the logic model, evaluation matrix, instruments, and data-collection plan; delivered the report and client presentation. RAMP: designed and directed an objectives-based evaluation aligned with stated program objectives; facilitated focus groups, analyzed qualitative data, and prepared findings and recommendations. Developed evidence for grant and accreditation reporting; trained collaborators in data collection, quality, reporting, and interpretation. Experience cont. Educational Leadership Experience 2019 - 2021 Manager, Curriculum and Education - Interim Program Director, The Boys and Girls Club of Martha’s Vineyard Led development, implementation, evaluation, and improvement of 12 educational and enrichment programs serving youth ages 5–16 across STEM, arts, technology, teen programming, summer camp, academic support, and health and wellness. Used enrollment, attendance, participation, pre/post surveys, youth and family feedback, and staff observations to assess program quality and outcomes and inform programming, staffing, resource allocation, and outreach. Supervised, trained, and coached 20+ staff; managed onboarding, performance evaluations, staff development, and coaching in curriculum, instructional practices, program quality, and evaluation. Managed an estimated $300K–$350K in educational-programming budgets in total across 2019–2021; monitored restricted funds and reported budget status to leadership. Contributed to organizational planning with Club leadership; maintained inclusive programming and safety standards and developed partnerships with schools, the Martha’s Vineyard Museum, and community organizations. Research Experience Researcher Doctoral Research Assistant | School of Education, UMass Lowell | 2024–Present Coordinate research collaborators and timelines, review coauthors’ analyses, and synthesize published research and secondary data to inform outcome measurement and research priorities. Graduate Research Assistant | Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Fitchburg State University | 2021–2022 Research and Professional Presentations Presented/co-presented 13 sessions (2023–2026) at conferences for the American Evaluation Association, Canadian Evaluation Society, American Educational Research Association, Center for Culturally Responsive Evaluation and Assessment, and the American Society for Engineering Education, as well as at Boston College and UMass Lowell. Selected Publications and Manuscripts Sahila, N. (2027). Stakeholder engagement in evaluation frameworks for first-generation college student programs [Manuscript submitted for publication]. Co-author, “Building Research, Teamwork, and Professional Skills in an Engineering Summer Bridge Program: Reflections Towards an Allyship Model” (2024). Contributor, Borders to Bridges: Arts-Based Curriculum for Social Justice (2023). Education Ph.D. Candidate, Research and Evaluation in Education The University of Massachusetts - Lowell M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction Fitchburg State University B.A. Marketing and Management The Art Institute of California - San Diego Honors Exp. Spring 2027 2021 2012 First Place, AEA United States Student Evaluation Case Competition | 2023. Selected to represent the United States after competing against 16 teams nationwide. Third Place, World Evaluation Case Competition | 2023.
