Karen L. Alexander is a PhD candidate and experienced evaluator who has 15 years of experience conducting program evaluations, needs assessments, and strategic planning for Native American tribes and organizations. Her experience includes evaluating tribal programs and services, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, and presenting research findings to stakeholders. She has evaluated initiatives focused on substance abuse treatment and prevention, access to healthcare services, and youth leadership development programs. Currently, she is completing her dissertation as part of an interdisciplinary PhD in evaluation at Western Michigan University.