Dawn Earnesty
Evaluation Specialist
- Role
- Senior Extension Evaluation Specialist at Michigan State University Extension
- Location
- Saginaw, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Dawn Earnesty
Experienced Senior Extension Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in…
Experience
Senior Extension Evaluation Specialist
Michigan State University Extension
Sep 2024 — Present · East Lansing, MI, US
Offer statewide leadership and specialized knowledge in evaluating the efficacy and effectiveness of Extension programs and initiatives through collaboration and consultation with MSU Extension staff and programmatic work teams to establish evaluation objectives, ensuring programs are evidence-based and responsive to community needs. Responsibilities include assisting with designing, implementing, and managing evaluation strategies (e.g, needs assessments, logic models) to measure program outcomes and ensure that Extension programs and initiatives are meeting their intended goals and objectives. Through consultation, fostering capacity development, and active involvement in understanding organizational learning outcomes and impact, assist in identifying appropriate data collection methodologies and in analyzing data from multiple methods (i.e, qualitative, and quantitative data) to assess program impact and identify areas for improvement. Train Extension staff in evaluation methodologies, data collection techniques, and provide technical assistance and guidance on evaluation related matters. Assist in the development and implementation of comprehensive evaluation plans and methodologies to gauge program impact in alignment with program goals, grant requirements, and reporting deadlines. Utilize evaluation findings to inform decision-making, identify best practices and areas for enhancement. Identify and monitor shared performance indicators, aligning with funding requirements, MSU Extension\'s strategic initiatives, and MSU\'s Strategic Plan. Communicate the value of MSU Extension programs effectively through clear and actionable evaluation reports.
Education
Eastern Illinois University
Master of Science (MS)
2007 — 2008
Michigan State University
Bachelors of science
2005 — 2007
Michigan State University
PhD Human Nutrition
2015 — 2019
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