Emerging Evaluator Program Application

Cohort IV - Feb. 6 - March 27 (June 13 if Applicant is accepted for Coaching)

Date:_____________________________

 Part I – Applicant Contact Information

Name: _____________________________________________________________________________

Email: _____________________________________   Phone:  ______________________          

Sponsoring Organization or Agency: _____________________________________________________

Sponsoring Organization’s Address:  _____________________________________________________ 

Number of Years Working at the Organization: __________

Current Position:  ____________________________________________________________________

Number of Years in Your Current Position: __________

Organizational Supervisor: ____________________________________________________________

Supervisor’s E-mail: _______________________________ Supervisor’s Phone: _________________

 Part II – Applicant Program Interest

______ I am applying for participation in the evaluation workshop series only

______ I am applying for participation in the evaluaiton workshop series and would like to be considered for the Applied Evaluation Project and Coaching, leading to the Pathways Initiative Evaluation Certificate.

Part III - Applicant Statement of Interest (2 pages single-spaced}

Please attach written statements in response to the following application questions. Include [bracketed] parts if you want to be considered for the Applied Evaluation Project and Coaching:

1.      What responsibilities do you have related to evaluation?

2.      What are your training, skills and experience in evaluation?

3.      How would this evaluation workshop series [and coaching] be of benefit to you and your organization?

4.      What knowledge or skills are you interested in developing through this seminar series [and coaching]?

5.      Tell us about your background and interest in racial diversity, equity and inclusion. How has your lived experience influenced your work?

6.      Are there any other things that you would like us to know about you?

 Part IV – Additional Application for OPTIONAL Applied Evaluation Project (1 page single-spaced)

Applicants who desire to earn the Pathways Initiative Evaluation Certificate must submit a separate statement that includes the following information:

  • Project Description – Participants are required to select an existing evaluation project to work on throughout their participation in the program (see additional details in Program Details Tab). If participants need support identifying an appropriate project, they should contact the Pathway’s program director, Lisa Aponte-Soto at admin@tanomaconsulting.com, to discuss.

  • Project Goals – Participants must describe the evaluation project on which they will be working, and the elements with which they need support to advance their growth and learning on this project.

  1. What are three (or more) things that you hope to learn to support your project during the workshop sessions.

  2. What are three (or more) topics or components you anticipate will be most useful for you to address during the coaching sessions.

Part V – Sponsor Support (1 page single-spaced)

Please attach a letter of support from your organizational sponsor/supervisor that speaks to your interest in the program and their commitment to supporting you throughout your participation. This statement should be on company letterhead.

 Application Submission

Please submit applications by Friday, January 12, 2024 to admin@tanomaconsulting.com. The twelve members of the Spring 2024 cohort will be announced by Monday, January 22, 2024. Deposits are due by Monday, January 29, 2024. Accepted participants will be invited to the Cohort III graduatin ceremony and networking celebration taking place on Tuesday, January 25, 2024. The program begins on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 with the orientation meeting and first workshop session.

Please note that applications will be reviewed upon receipt on a rolling basis. Qualified applicants will be enrolled on a first come first served basis. This means that seats may be filled prior to the submission deadline. We highly encourage serious candidates to apply as early as possible.

 Questions

If you have any questions, please contact the PI Program Director, Lisa Aponte-Soto, PhD, MHA at admin@tanomaconsulting.com