Shiona B. DeCarvalho
RESUME
Professional ​
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I am an experienced program director and youth development professional with a demonstrated history of working in nonprofit management, program management and program evaluation to create and sustain opportunity based programs. As a facilitator I bring an enthusiastic and original take to the process of adult professional development in both nonprofit and college/university settings.
Skills
Nonprofit Program Development
SAS and SPSS
Tableau
ETO and Trax Administration
Data Management
Leadership Development
Curriculum Development
Outcomes & Evaluation
Ems safety CPR/ first aid/ AED
Partnership Development
Work​
experience​
Research and Evaluation Officer
The Lynch Foundation
2021 – Present
Shapes and guides the trajectory of the Foundation’s evaluation and research work. Establishes approaches, systems and a cycle of continuous improvement to assess grant, program and organizational effectiveness, and to craft an ongoing narrative of learnings for the team, the Trustees, and the field. They will also manage and execute projects to support the work of the Foundation’s areas of interest.
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Director of Impact & YES Academy
Youth Enrichment Services
2013 – 2021
Providing direction and supervision for high impact youth programming and overseeing the outcomes measurement, data management and program evaluation process for all programs in the organization. Additionally directs professional development for staff in support of programmatic improvements, social justice and leadership development.
Teen Director
Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston
​2010 - 2013
Supervised, evaluated and maintained national program standards for teen youth development program. Provided induvial planning for youth, supervised and provided professional development for staff, interns and volunteers associated with the teen program. Co-created and implemented international travel program Explore India.
External Accessor
Chicago Area Project
​2008 - 2010
Used the Highscope Youth Development program quality assessment tool to assess out of school time programs throughout the Midwest. Advised program leadership on operational and programmatic changes based on assessments, interviews and observations. Created program improvement plans for organizations based on findings.
Classes-Adjunct
Child Welfare and Family Law
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Out of School Time Curriculum Development
Supervision & Administration in Youth Work
Program Development, Assessment and Marketing
Community Leadership & Organizing
Program Evaluation
Education
Northeastern University
​2019- present
Doctorate of Education Candidate- Organizational Leadership and Instruction
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University of Illinois, Chicago
​2008-2010
Master of Education - Education Psychology
Springfield College
​2004-2008
Bachelor of Science- Human Services Organizational Management