Adam M. West

Experience

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  Peace Corps

  Oct 2001 - Dec 2003

  Environmental Education Volunteer

  Environmental Education Volunteer in La Colmena, Paraguay (G7)

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  CARE PERU

  May 2006 - Aug 2006

  Intern

  Monitoring and evaluation intern with a food security program in Huaraz, Peru.

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  Population Council

  Apr 2007 - Apr 2010

  Staff Associate

  I facilitated the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities, data quality monitoring, and the validation of data collection tools for activities for vulnerable populations. I lead project development initiatives as the key organizational representative at high-level meetings with United Nations (UN) Country Directors, UN Program Officers, and government ministers. I collaborated with principal investigators on analysis plans, report writing, peer-reviewed publications, and IRB protocols for proposed research projects and conducted quantitative analyses of data for a variety of program and policy activities. I supervised support staff to meet project goals and individual employee goals and objectives and facilitated country-office program activities, including the expansion of projects, monitoring and evaluation, data collection, and staff recruitment. Show less

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  Non-profits, research institutions, government agencies, social enterprises

  Apr 2010 - Mar 2019

  Data, Insights & Analytics Specialist

  I am an independent Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Specialist and Business Analyst focused on the design and implementation of systems for measuring impact to solve social challenges. I work with cross-functional teams to develop Logic Models and Theories of Change to strengthen programs and to plan and map out MEL activities. I have over 11 years of program and project management experience and an extensive background in managing data-driven initiatives. I collaborate on all aspects of MEL from research study design and data collection/analysis to strategic planning based on insights from the M&E work (i.e., Learning!). I also drive strategic planning initiatives using business analytics and data insights to inform decision-making. I have extensive experience driving the development of key performance indicators and the systems and tools to track and measure progress towards meeting corporate goals and maintaining strategic direction. I am inspired by using business practices to bring about social change. Show less

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  UCSF Global Health Sciences

  Jul 2012 - Nov 2012

  Research Analyst

  Research Analyst in the Monitoring & Evaluation Program

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  The Pachamama Alliance

  Jul 2012 - Aug 2014

  Grants Manager
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  School-to-School International

  Jun 2013 - Feb 2014

  Development Manager
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  Medicines360

  Sept 2014 - Nov 2018

  Manager of Business Analytics

  Responsible for analyzing complex business challenges and issues using data from internal and external sources to provide insight for decision-making and strategy at a nonprofit, women's health pharmaceutical. Manage the design and execution of impact studies and other primary data collection activities and oversee project management, including study/survey design and data collection, management and analysis. Construct forecasts, recommendations and strategic/tactical plans based on business data and market knowledge, and develop systems to track performance and progress on achieving the Medicines360 mission. Participate in the design and execution of market research projects. Show less

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  Upstream USA

  Mar 2019 - now

  Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Director

  A member of Upstream's Impact Team working on the development and implementation of key MEL and impact-focused strategies and processes.