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Karen L. Alexander MSW, PhD Candidate
Alexander Evaluation & Consultation, AlexanderEvaluation.com
4757 S. Scenic Hwy, Arcadia, MI 49613 (616.309.8772) karenalexander04@gmail.com
Objective
Experience
Program evaluation and capacity building with Native American Tribes.
Tribal Action/Strategic Planning
2015-present, Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians
 Tribal Action Planning (TAP)
 Strategic Planning for Judicial Services
 Community Needs Assessment for Tribal Court
Data Analyst/Evaluator
2014-2015,SaultTribeofChippewaIndians– TribalCourt,SaultSte. Marie, MI
 Analyzing data using SPSS
 Reporting/presenting research findings
Evaluator
2014-2015, Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Sault Ste. Marie, MI
 Analyzing data using SPSS and NVIVO statistical software
 Strategic planning work group
 Reporting/presenting research findings
Graduate Research Associate
2012-2014, The Evaluation Center, Western Michigan University,
Kalamazoo,MI
 Conducting all aspects of qualitative/quantitative evaluation
 Survey development, focus groups, interviews, etc.
 Analyzing data using SPSS and SAS statistical software
 Reporting/presenting research findings
Graduate Assistant
2009-2011, Master of Social Work program, Grand Valley State University,
Sault Sainte Marie, MI
 Assisting professors in preparation for classes
 Providing educational services for graduate students
Master of Social Work Internship
2010-2011, Inter-Tribal Counsel of Michigan – Access to Recovery (ATR)
program, Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
 Providing evaluation services for Access to Recovery program
 Analyzing data using SPSS statistical software
 Reporting/presenting evaluation findings
2
Behavioral Health Counselor/Prevention Specialist
2003-2008, American Indian Substance Abuse, Sault Tribe of Chippewa
Indians, Sault Sainte Marie, MI
 Prevention program planning/grant writing
 Prevention program facilitation in schools/detention center
 Addictions counseling and case management
Program Planner
2002-2003 American Indian Substance Abuse, Sault Tribe of Chippewa
Indians, Sault Sainte Marie, MI
 Researching substance abuse/prevention needs of community members
 Conducting surveys, focus groups, interviews with leaders/stakeholders
 Authoring a strategic plan for substance abuse services
Teaching Assistant
2000-2002 JKL Bahweting Anishinabe School, Sault Sainte Marie, MI
 Co-teaching middle school science
 Preparation of materials for science class
 Authoring a quarterly science newsletter
Program Coordinator
1997-2001 Inter-Tribal Counsel of Michigan - Anishinabe Future Leaders
Program, Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
 Recruitment of program participants
 Planning several camps annually
 Recruitment and training of staff
 Authoring a quarterly newsletter
Education Western Michigan University,Kalamazoo, MI 49008
2011-Current
 Interdisciplinary PhD in Evaluation (IDPE) program
 Coursework/exams complete, in dissertation phase
Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
2007-2011
 Masters in Social Work (GPA 3.82)
 One-year internship at Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan
Lake Superior State University,Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
1999-2003
 B.A. degree in Psychology
 Minor in Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment
 Graduated Cum Laude
3
Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI 49855
1987-1990
 Associate degree in Applied Science
 Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP)
Professional
Associations
Interests
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES),American
Evaluation Association (AEA),National Association of Social Work(NASW)
Spending time with family, Native American ceremonies and activities,
sewing, reading, volunteering for tribal events and community events.
References Available upon request

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Karen.Alexander.Resume.2016

  • 1. 1 Karen L. Alexander MSW, PhD Candidate Alexander Evaluation & Consultation, AlexanderEvaluation.com 4757 S. Scenic Hwy, Arcadia, MI 49613 (616.309.8772) karenalexander04@gmail.com Objective Experience Program evaluation and capacity building with Native American Tribes. Tribal Action/Strategic Planning 2015-present, Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians  Tribal Action Planning (TAP)  Strategic Planning for Judicial Services  Community Needs Assessment for Tribal Court Data Analyst/Evaluator 2014-2015,SaultTribeofChippewaIndians– TribalCourt,SaultSte. Marie, MI  Analyzing data using SPSS  Reporting/presenting research findings Evaluator 2014-2015, Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Sault Ste. Marie, MI  Analyzing data using SPSS and NVIVO statistical software  Strategic planning work group  Reporting/presenting research findings Graduate Research Associate 2012-2014, The Evaluation Center, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo,MI  Conducting all aspects of qualitative/quantitative evaluation  Survey development, focus groups, interviews, etc.  Analyzing data using SPSS and SAS statistical software  Reporting/presenting research findings Graduate Assistant 2009-2011, Master of Social Work program, Grand Valley State University, Sault Sainte Marie, MI  Assisting professors in preparation for classes  Providing educational services for graduate students Master of Social Work Internship 2010-2011, Inter-Tribal Counsel of Michigan – Access to Recovery (ATR) program, Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783  Providing evaluation services for Access to Recovery program  Analyzing data using SPSS statistical software  Reporting/presenting evaluation findings
  • 2. 2 Behavioral Health Counselor/Prevention Specialist 2003-2008, American Indian Substance Abuse, Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Sault Sainte Marie, MI  Prevention program planning/grant writing  Prevention program facilitation in schools/detention center  Addictions counseling and case management Program Planner 2002-2003 American Indian Substance Abuse, Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Sault Sainte Marie, MI  Researching substance abuse/prevention needs of community members  Conducting surveys, focus groups, interviews with leaders/stakeholders  Authoring a strategic plan for substance abuse services Teaching Assistant 2000-2002 JKL Bahweting Anishinabe School, Sault Sainte Marie, MI  Co-teaching middle school science  Preparation of materials for science class  Authoring a quarterly science newsletter Program Coordinator 1997-2001 Inter-Tribal Counsel of Michigan - Anishinabe Future Leaders Program, Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783  Recruitment of program participants  Planning several camps annually  Recruitment and training of staff  Authoring a quarterly newsletter Education Western Michigan University,Kalamazoo, MI 49008 2011-Current  Interdisciplinary PhD in Evaluation (IDPE) program  Coursework/exams complete, in dissertation phase Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 2007-2011  Masters in Social Work (GPA 3.82)  One-year internship at Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan Lake Superior State University,Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 1999-2003  B.A. degree in Psychology  Minor in Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment  Graduated Cum Laude
  • 3. 3 Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI 49855 1987-1990  Associate degree in Applied Science  Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP) Professional Associations Interests American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES),American Evaluation Association (AEA),National Association of Social Work(NASW) Spending time with family, Native American ceremonies and activities, sewing, reading, volunteering for tribal events and community events. References Available upon request