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Every few months, MNEA highlights a student member entering the field of evaluation. It's a great way to make connections and reach out to other members! If you are interested in signing up for the Student Spotlight, email info@mnea.org.
Spring 2022: Emily Groebner
Program: University of MN, Master of Public Health, Epidemiology Expected Graduation Date: May 2022 Thesis/Dissertation Topic: Asthma and environmental trigger education Areas of interest and or expertise: Chronic disease, environmental epidemiology, culturally responsive evaluation
Available for full/part-time contracts Contact info: groeb054@umn.edu www.linkedin.com/in/emily-groebner/ |
What is your favorite thing about evaluation?
"Evaluation allows us to ensure that our public health programs and interventions are effective while challenging us to think about our work in a unique way. My favorite part about evaluation is the intersection between quantitative and qualitative data, and how each can inform the other."
Who are your evaluation role models?
"I've enjoyed reading about Allyson Kelley's work, particularly her work in rural communities and the use of empowerment evaluation."Spring 2021: Doris Espelien (she/her)
Program: University of MN, Evaluation Studies Expected Graduation Date: 2026 Thesis/Dissertation Topic: Evaluator education Areas of interest and or expertise: neurodiversity DEI, accessibility of evaluation as a tool, formal and informal evaluator education, the psychological and anthropological study of evaluators themselves Available for full/part-time contracts Contact info: P: 703-310-8268 |