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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

doris.espelien@gmail.com

www.linkedin.com/in/dorisespelien

What is your favorite thing about evaluation?

"I think evaluation is the closest thing you can get to a “right” answer in the social sciences. It’s a powerful tool for understanding what you’re seeing, probing and examining the nuances of a program/policy, and guiding decisions for improvement. It’s an equalizing means by which people can ensure that they’re doing what they mean to be doing, justify that to others, and critically appraise their own work."

Who are your evaluation role models?

"I’m a huge fan of Donna Mertens, John LaVelle, Hallie Preskill, David Fetterman, and Abraham Wandersman, for their humanizing of stakeholders and devotion to inclusivity."

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