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Evaluator
National Service Office for Nurse-Family Partnership and Child First
Dr. Charisse Southwell has dedicated her career to addressing the unique needs of marginalized communities through research, with a particular focus on race, culture, and equity. As a seasoned evaluator and researcher, she has worked within the nonprofit sector and champions the creation of sustainable research infrastructures that enable practitioners to harness data-driven insights for informed decision-making.
Currently, Dr. Southwell serves as the evaluator at the National Service Office for Nurse-Family Partnership and Child First, where she leads evaluation efforts to assess and enhance its flagship programs. Alongside this role, she remains actively engaged in her community, partnering with local nonprofit agencies to implement decolonized research methods that honor the voices of marginalized groups.
Her approach emphasizes culturally responsive and justice-oriented frameworks, ensuring that institutional decision-making reflects the lived experiences of those most impacted. Dr. Southwell is a strong advocate for a strengths-based perspective in social justice initiatives, using her expertise to critically examine how data and research can center community power while driving positive change.
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Wednesday, October 23, 2024
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM PST