Selected studies include:

Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program National Evaluation

Designed and implemented the evaluation framework and evaluation tools for the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program; conducted qualitative evaluations and environmental scans; developed and maintained a database of data regarding over 100,000 high risk women and their infants; provided capacity building and consultation; developed a service index that explored the relationship between levels of service and birth weight; and prepared over 200 reports of local, regional and national data. The evaluation culture developed during that period continues to the present day. HEALTH CANADA and the PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY OF CANADA, (1996-2006).

Canadian Council for Donation and Transplantation Summative Evaluation

Conducted a summative evaluation to explore the development and implementation processes of the CCDT during its first mandate and to evaluate the outcomes resulting from these processes. CANADIAN COUNCIL FOR DONATION AND TRANSPLANTATION, (2006). See: PDF

Alberta-based Methadone Maintenance Guidelines Pilot Evaluation

Evaluated the Alberta-based Methadone Maintenance Guidelines Project by assessing the development, endorsement and dissemination of the Guidelines; the provision of orientation and training to physicians and other health care workers; and the development of standards to assist in conducting audits of practice. THE COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF ALBERTA, (2005-2006).

Health Promotion Programs Evaluation Framework

Developed an evaluation framework for Strengthening the Forces (StF), Health Promotion Programs, Canadian Forces Health Services Group. Department of National Defence Project Rx2000 Health Care Renewal. DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE, (2004-2005).

Alberta Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Ambassador Program

Evaluated a knowledge transfer model that used the technology assessment of chronic pain management research as an exemplar. The project involved evaluating the development of training materials and the provision of workshops by ambassadors and experts to health practitioners and opinion leaders in Alberta. CALGARY HEALTH REGION, (2004-2005).

MD-PhD AHFMR Studentship Program

Evaluated the Studentship Award Program that supported exceptional candidates who wished to pursue careers as clinical investigators by studying for MD and PhD degrees simultaneously. ALBERTA HERITAGE FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH, (2005).

Mid-term Evaluation of the Hepatitis C Prevention, Support & Research Program

Conducted a mid-term evaluation that looked at four key areas: 1) Scope of the problem; 2) Program implementation; 3) Achievement of program outcomes; and 4) Lessons learned. Prepared seven community case studies. POPULATION AND PUBLIC HEALTH BRANCH, HEALTH CANADA, (2002). See: www.phac-aspc.gc.ca or
www.ccdt.ca - Summative_Evaluation_Report.pdf