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PAIGE KRUZA, MPH <br /> SENIOR RESEARCHER AND ASSOCIATE <br /> Paige Kruza brings more than 15 years experience working with community-based <br /> organizations and government agencies to reduce internal and community- <br /> level inequities. She provides expertise in applied research, strategic planning, <br /> and Health and Equity in All Policies, and also has extensive skills in qualitative, <br /> quantitative, geospatial, and policy analyses. Paige is deeply committed to <br /> ensuring that data and plans are actionable, making policies, practices, and <br /> \' resource allocation equitable, and recognizing each community's historical <br /> context and resilience. <br /> EDUCATION SELECTED EXPERIENCE <br /> University of California, Berkeley, CA <br /> Master of Public Health ■ Evaluation of The Youth and Family Initiative/Program (Alameda <br /> County Health Care Services Agency) <br /> Wesleyan University, Middletown,CT Serving as project manager for the evaluation of the the Youth and Family <br /> Bachelor of Arts, Gender& Ethnic Initiative/Program (YFO Program), administrated by the Center for Healthy <br /> Studies Schools and Communities (CHSC), which addresses inequities related to <br /> EXPERIENCE educational attainment and longer-term health outcomes among young <br /> people and their families throughout Alameda County. In November 2027, <br /> Raimi+Associates, Berkeley, CA Raimi+Associates was selected to conduct on evaluation of the YFO Program <br /> Associate/Senior Researcher, based on the Results-Based Accountability(RBA) Framework. The evaluation <br /> 2020-present team updated the evaluation logic model and developed an evaluation plan <br /> Senior Researcher, 2018-2020 that includes key evaluation questions, data collection methodologies, and <br /> Intermediate Planner/Researcher, performance measures that align with youth-serving organizations, family- <br /> 2016-2018 serving organizations, and Measure A requirements. Also working closely <br /> Alameda County Public Health with the CHSC staff and YFO program representatives, the evaluation team <br /> Department, Oakland, CA updated the quarterly excel-based activity log, developed and administered <br /> Program Evaluator, 2015-2016 a youth outcome survey, and developed a parent/caregiver outcome survey <br /> to launch in 2023. The evaluation team also prepares the annual Measure <br /> City&County of San Francisco A funding report submitted to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. <br /> Department of Public Health Finally, the evaluation team also prepares an annual slide deck that presents <br /> San Francisco, CA overall evaluation findings that identify progress toward accomplishing key <br /> Data Analyst, 2014-2015 outcomes. <br /> Technical Advisor, 2012-2014 <br /> ■ Evaluation for San Francisco Sugary Drinks Distributor Tax(San Francisco <br /> California Department of Public Department of Public Health,San Francisco Public Health Foundation) <br /> Health, Office of Health Equity Serving as project manager for the multi-year evaluation that incorporates <br /> Sacramento, CA the RBA framework. Developed the Sugary Drinks Distributor Tax(SDDT) <br /> MPH Intern, 2013-2014 evaluation logic model, updated evalutation plans, and prepared evaluation <br /> reports for the following fiscal years 2019-2020, 2020-2021, and 2021-2022. <br /> PUBLICATIONS Planned and facilitated virtual meetings with grantees,funded agencies, <br /> Communicating about Equity and other stakeholders to gather feedback on the draft evaluation plan and <br /> in Health Impact Assessment:A report, to review and answer questions about grantee reporting templates, <br /> Guide for Practitioners. Society and to identify opportunities for qualitative data collection highlighting how <br /> of Practitioners of Health Impact grantees'work embodies the SDDT values and commitment to communities <br /> Assessment (SOPHIA), 2016. most burdened by structural racism and disproportionately impacted by <br /> diet-related chronic diseases. Identified the most meaningful metrics(both <br /> quantitative and qualitative)for each value,strategy, and outcome. <br /> ■ San Francisco Safe Routes to School Evaluation(San Francisco Municipal <br /> Transportation Authority,San Francisco Public Health Foundation) <br /> Serving as project manager for the multi-year evaluation.Analyzed pro- <br /> gram and traffic collision data for annual evaluation report and identified <br /> data to highlight for Board of Supervisors. Worked closely with designer to <br /> present complex evaluation findings in a visually appealing and concise <br /> manner while aligning data with the San Francisco Municipal Transporta- <br /> tion Authority's revised Safe Routes to School framework. <br /> ;�, raimi+ <br /> Vw associates www.raimiassociates.com <br />