Local Program Evaluator Profile Summary
Juliette Mackin
Co-President, Senior Research Associate
| Experience | |
| NPC Research - 10 years, Juliette Mackin - 6 years | |
| NPC Research - 30 years, Juliette Mackin - 25 years | |
| Majority of NPC staff: 40 hours /week | |
| Areas of Expertise: | |
| Program Evaluation: |
Convenience Sampling Data Visualization Focus Groups Key Informant Interviews Observation Data Collection Online Survey Development Partnership Evaluation Peer Review Manuscript Preparation Report Preparation Survey Instrument Development Other: We no longer build program databases independently but we frequently work with developers to ensure the systems fit client needs and are user-friendly |
| Data Analysis: |
Averages/Means Chi-Square Cost/Benefit Analysis Frequencies Regression Other: We often conduct group comparisons using t-tests and cross tabulations. We calculate matched comparison groups using Propensity Score Matching and Mahalanobis Distance Matching. |
| Software Used: |
Computer-assisted qualitative data analysis software (e.g., NVivo, ) Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Other: We primarily use SPSS though some of our staff are proficient in SAS, Stata, and R. We use Microsoft Access left frequently than we used to, but we still have staff who have used that software. While we do not currently have NVivo software, we have a staff member with expertise in this and other qualitative software packages. |
| Public Health Areas: |
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Behavioral Health Settings Coalitions Community Engagement Maternal Child Health Policy Implementation |
| Population Groups: |
African Americans, other people of African descent American Indian and Alaska Natives Asians Behavioral Health Care Providers Hispanic/Latinos Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) people People of low socioeconomic status (LSES) People with Substance Use Disorders Rural communities Youth |
| Languages: |
Chinese/Mandarin English |
| Professional Memberships | |
| Time Period | Organization Name |
|---|---|
| not applicable | none |