Program Evaluation & Consulting

Program Evaluation

Program Evaluation, University of Florida, University Minority Mentoring Program
- Measured effectiveness of minority mentoring program through evaluation of all mentoring stakeholders (mentees, peer mentors, and faculty/staff mentors)
- Conducted qualitative and quantitative assessment of mentoring program at specific time periods
  - Presented results to stakeholders and institutional administration.
Program Evaluation, Study Abroad Program, Valencia College, Orlando, FL
- Measured effectiveness of study abroad trips to Europe and Asia
- Conducted qualitative and quantitative assessment of participating students, faculty, and administration.
Presented results to stakeholders and institutional administration.

Program Evaluation, Faculty Mentoring of STEM student, Furman University
- Measured effectiveness of first year students’ involvement Faculty STEM mentoring program
  - Conducted qualitative and quantitative assessment of participating students, faculty, and administration.
  - Presented results to stakeholders and institutional administration.

Workforce Evaluation

Institutional Assessments

Assessment Instrument Development, University of Florida International Taskforce
- Developed model and instrument for assessing undergraduate student population’s global awareness and intercultural competency for purpose of Accreditation assessment
- Designed Internationalization Rubric to be implemented in General Education courses

Workforce Program Evaluation Project, Alamo Colleges
- Evaluation of 74 “low-producing” work force programs
- Conducted Quantitative and Qualitative Evaluation
- Recommended program adaption, enhancement, and alignment interventions

Consulting

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

The consulting portfolio demonstrates expertise in a wide range of strategic initiatives and innovative solutions across education, workforce development, and AI technology. It includes conducting mixed method analyses and providing actionable recommendations for student retention, evaluating micro-credential pilots for 21st-century mobility skills, and advising on effective training for database access and manipulation. The portfolio features policy research on reverse transfer models, workforce credential research, and securing significant funding for educational assemblies. It also highlights the development of strategic plans for educational consortia, engineering AI-powered solutions recognized for advancing adult learning, architecting high-accuracy AI-driven trading platforms, and offering workforce strategy consulting to address industry shortages and design career pathways in emerging fields.

Artificial Intelligence

Engineered and provided consulting strategy and research on an AI-powered solution for customized skills and career pathways in collaboration with Tooling U-SME and SkyHive, recognized by DARPA for advancing adult learning in key national security sectors.
Architected an AI-driven trading platform with over 70% accuracy in predicting NASDAQ E-mini futures price movements, featuring advanced data preprocessing, feature engineering, and real-time deployment, enhancing financial advisors' decision-making capabilities.
Offered consulting guidance on regional and state workforce research for SME's initiative, collaborating with community and technical colleges to address the manufacturing industry's workforce shortage and develop 75,000 skilled workers annually.
AI Workforce Strategy Consulting: Provided expert guidance on designing career pathways for emerging fields, including semiconductor and quantum computing.

National Student Clearinghouse (NSC)

Consulted National Student Clearinghouse on effective training for external access and statistical manipulation of databases (Authorized Research Entities Initiative).

Conducted policy research on reverse transfer implementation model in coordination with the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) in 2015 and 2016.

Lumina Foundation

Conducted mixed method analysis of students with 79 credits (enough for an Associate degree) and no credential, offering recommendations for tracking and retention.

Served as a grant evaluator for mixed method analysis of micro-credential pilot at Central New Mexico Community College, San Jose State University, and University of Maine System, focusing on the effectiveness of micro-credentials for 21st-century mobility skills.

National Council for Continuing Education and Training (NCCET)

Consulted on workforce credential research focusing on “non-credit certificates” for the National Council of Continuing Education and Training (NCCET).

Bellwether College Consortium (BCC)

Assisted in securing $50,000 in funding for the 2015 Community College Futures Assembly.
Developed and implemented a strategic plan to scale Bellwether College Consortium, encompassing 50 community colleges.
Provided strategic advisory on the further implementation of applied research centers for instructional programs and workforce development.

SME Manufacturing Workforce Imperative

Offered consulting guidance on regional and state workforce research for SME's initiative, collaborating with community and technical colleges to address the manufacturing industry's workforce shortage and develop 75,000 skilled workers annually.
AI Workforce Strategy Consulting: Provided expert guidance on designing career pathways for emerging fields, including semiconductor and quantum computing