Marisa Hofstee

Experience

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  Peace Corps

  Oct 2004 - Nov 2006

  HIV Educator

  Compiled an HIV Life Skills manual for use in formal and informal schools, and facilitated training workshops on its use for 80 Swazi teachers, guidance counselors, and Peace Corps volunteers. Organized and taught a series of mini-workshops on HIV for over 500 residents.

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  Health Alliance International

  Feb 2008 - Sept 2009

  Reviewed and redesigned Health Alliance International’s health services data collection and storage system to reduce errors in data entry and improve automated output of monthly, quarterly, and annual indicators. Designed, implemented, and analyzed the results of a community survey in Timor-Leste as a final evaluation for USAID Child Survival and Health Grants Program. Results were submitted to USAID and the Ministry of Health Timor-Leste, and presented at the 18th Annual GHEC Conference and 7th Annual Western Regional International Health Conference, April 3-5, 2009 in Seattle, WA.

  • Data Management Consultant

    Jul 2009 - Sept 2009

  • Research Assistant

    Feb 2008 - Jun 2009
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  Health Alliance International

  Mar 2010 - Apr 2016

  Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

  Designed and implemented monitoring and evaluation activities throughout the project life cycle including development of M&E Frameworks for USAID and DFAT-funded projects, conducting baseline and final KPC surveys, developing monitoring tools, analyzing program data, and conducting workshops in data use and Operations Research for HAI staff and district-level health professionals.A key success during this time included the design and implementation of the M&E system for Liga Inan, an mHealth pilot program that was subsequently adapted for full-country scale up. Liga Inan sends SMS messages to pregnant women, encouraging healthy behaviors during pregnancy, and facilitating stronger communication between women and midwives. Information this program can be found in the link below. Show less

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  Department of Global Health, University of Washington

  Jul 2011 - Jun 2017

  Clinical Instructor

  Provide research advice and mentoring to graduate students in the Schools of Public Health and Medicine. Student-led research topics include: preferences in family planning counseling delivery among community members and midwives, an assessment of community reactions to and use of birthing houses, and midwife uptake and responses to an innovative mHealth project.

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  Self Employed

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2021

  Independent Consultant in Evaluation and Public Health

  Short-term consultancies included consulting on qualitative research design, conducting a 3-day training on qualitative research methods, design of a take-home medical record for people with disabilities, conducting an informational audit and advising on the M&E system for a nutrition program, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative research findings into policy recommendations on at-risk youth in Timor-Leste.

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  Catalpa International

  Feb 2018 - Aug 2018

  Interim Health Program Manager
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  Peace Corps

  Jun 2021 - now

  Director of Programming and Training

  Lead and manage a multicultural team to design, implement, and evaluate high-quality Peace Corps programs, ensuring alignment with agency standards, priorities of the Timor-Leste government, and local stakeholder needs across rural and small communities. Oversee the training and development of Peace Corps Volunteers in education and economic development, leading the design, delivery, and evaluation of competency-based training sessions. Monitor program performance, training effectiveness, volunteer feedback, and staff development, fostering a collaborative and accountable work environment. Mentor and coach staff to promote an inclusive, equitable environment that supports intercultural communication and advances diversity, equity, and inclusion goals. Facilitate regular communication with Peace Corps staff and Volunteers to align with program standards, resolve conflicts, and ensure compliance with policies. Show less