Caitlin Badger
Senior Program Evaluation Manager @Minnesota Office Of The Legislative Auditor Ola
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Program Evaluation Manager @Minnesota Office Of The Legislative Auditor Ola
Plans and monitors evaluations, develops research designs and evaluation criteria, and identifies appropriate research methods. Synthesizes complex, multi-layered information into logical conclusions. Prepares written reports and visual graphics including evaluative findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Presents findings to legislators and stakeholders. Analyzes large datasets, conducts interviews and site visits, and designs and analyzes surveys. Analyzes existing research, reports, and laws. Supervises evaluation staff and provides training on evaluation concepts and methods.
EDUCATION
St. Olaf College
B.M., Music Education
University of Minnesota
Master of Public Policy
SKILLS
ABOUT CAITLIN BADGER
I currently conduct and oversee nonpartisan research and evaluation for state programs. In this role, I assess the extent to which state programs are effective and provide recommendations for improvements to agency staff and legislators. I am passionate about helping organizations identify ways to improve their programs and build their internal evaluative capacity. QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY•Research and evaluation: Employs professional experience and graduate training in developing, conducting, and overseeing mixed methods research and evaluation projects for diverse clients and stakeholders.•Project management: Determines evaluation objectives, research questions, and research design; identifies project needs, priorities, and timelines; detects gaps; brings focus and clarity to ill-defined situations; and refines workflows to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.•Communication: Demonstrates strong verbal and written communications skills including experience with evaluation reports, research studies, policy briefs, public presentations, and teaching/training.•Staff supervision: Supervises and directs teams of evaluation staff, provides staff training and coaching, ensures staff produce high-quality work products, evaluates staff performance. •Cross-cultural competency: Demonstrates ability to work as a colleague or advisor to individuals from varying socioeconomic, racial, gender, religious, age, and ability groups in professional and educational settings.
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