Evaluation Unit Coordinator
Evaluation Specialist
University of Wisconsin-Madison
About
Samuel Pratsch has over 15 years of experience designing and implementing evaluations of community-based, non-formal education programs related to agricultural, nature resources, and environmental education programs. In his work, he creates opportunities for individuals and organizations to improve their projects and programs through rigorous and innovative approaches to program development and evaluation. Samuel works with community-based organizations, higher education institutions, foundations, and nonprofits across a range of social and environmental issues. He has expertise in strategic planning, group facilitation, program development and impact evaluations. At ERC, his primary focus is to provide leadership to the Evaluation Unit and support existing projects. His goal is to grow the Evaluation Unit’s national reputation as a leader in the field of nature resources and environmental education program evaluation.
Evaluation Experience
Samuel can help you with:
- designing and conducting an evaluation study.
- analyzing and using the results of an evaluation study.
- developing practical evaluation tools like surveys and questionnaires.
- conceptualizing the change you want your programs to realize.
- participatory and empowerment evaluation strategies and techniques.
- fostering interdisciplinary collaborations and inclusion in your programs.
- building evaluation capacity with you and your partners.
Education
Ph.D. Environment and Resources,
Gaylord Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies
University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.S. Conservation Biology and Sustainable Development
Gaylord Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies
University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.A. Biological Aspects of Conservation & B.A. Anthropology
University of Wisconsin-Madison