Maurice Samuels, Ph.D.

Experience

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  Outlier Research & Evaluation

  Jul 2009 - Dec 2014

  Lead Research and Evaluation Associate

  Led research and evaluation projects with a STEM focus. Co-principal investigator of a federally funded research and evaluation project. Used a combination of qualitative, quantitative, and evaluative data collection techniques. Developed strong relationships with clients and managed projects to their satisfaction. Authored and disseminated research and evaluation proposals, reports, and papers to a variety of audiences. Supervised staff, managed budgets of research and evaluation projects, and determined staff’s time allocation. Show less

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  MacArthur Foundation

  Jan 2015 - Dec 2021

  Partnered with program staff to meet institutional requirements around strategy and evaluation. Ensured that evaluations were designed to be rigorous and robust in the measurement of progress, outcomes, and impacts over time. Facilitated the use of evaluation findings to support decision-making by program staff and Board. Managed teams of external consultants conducting strategy and initiative evaluations.Oversaw an annual budget of $2M-$2.5M in external evaluation contracts.Contributed to the Foundation’s commitment to racial justice and equity as an integral co-chair of a cross Foundation working group. Represented the Foundation at external meetings, workshops, conferences, and webinars. Show less

  • Senior Evaluation Officer

    Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

  • Evaluation Officer

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2019
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  Sierra Health Foundation

  Jan 2022 - now

  Managing Director of Evaluation and Learning

  Implementing and refining a comprehensive framework that integrates evaluation, institutional learning, and measurement. Launched and improving organizational and programmatic dashboard. Leading a department of six personnel to ensure efforts are coordinated, responsive to the organization’s information needs, and meet technical and professional standards. Overseeing department budget, coordinating with program counterparts to determine evaluation staff allocations and funds needed for external evaluation. Collaborating with program teams and communications department to maximize the value and utility of evaluation and learning activities and products for internal and external audiences. Contributing to the institution’s strategic direction as a member of the senior leadership team, reporting directly to the President and CEO, and presenting annually to the Board of Directors. Show less