Meet Our South West London Evaluation Ambassadors
Supporting Your Evaluation Journey
Who Are We?
Evaluation Ambassadors are volunteers from across South West London (SWL) showing leadership in and a passion for evaluation. They are here to support individuals and teams from healthcare and voluntary sectors who are interested in evaluating their project work, particularly those addressing health inequalities.
All have undergone training and coaching with Optum, a health consultancy, and the SWL Research Support Network. They bring a shared belief in the importance of evaluation for assessing the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of interventions, projects and services.
We know that evaluation can help to demonstrate whether a project has achieved its goals, as well as identify areas for improvement. However, it can sometimes feel tricky or time-consuming, which is why our Evaluation Ambassadors are here to offer guidance and support.
What Do We Do?
Our Evaluation Ambassadors have developed key evaluation skills from practical experience, making them a great first point of contact for anyone starting an evaluation or encountering challenges along the way.
Evaluation skills and expertise offered:
Storytelling and Insight Development
- Crafting compelling change stories to illustrate project impact.
- Developing qualitative case studies using innovative formats like films and poems.
- Supporting the creation of learning systems to capture and share insights.
- Ensuring project participants remain informed and engaged throughout the evaluation process.
Logic Models and Evaluation Frameworks
- Designing and implementing, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, including logic models and theories of change.
- Building capacity through training in data collection and analysis techniques.
- Applying statistical analysis to measure social impact and health outcomes.
Engagement and Stakeholder Management
- Managing projects and maintaining effective stakeholder engagement.
- Demonstrating cultural and contextual awareness to tailor evaluation methods to local settings.
- Facilitating collaboration by designing frameworks that are inclusive and adaptable.
Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
- Engaging with clients through consultation models and surveys to gather data.
- Acting as a critical friend to refine ideas and improve evaluation bids.
- Designing and conducting qualitative data collection methods, such as interviews and surveys.
- Interpreting data, considering diverse perspectives, and clearly explaining findings to varied audiences.
Croydon
Kingston and Richmond
Wandsworth
Damilola Gbadebo
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Damilola Gbadebo
Public Health Lead, Communities and Health Inequalities, Richmond and Wandsworth Public Health
Evaluation Skills:
● Designing, implementing and monitoring evaluation frameworks e.g., logic models and theory of change
● Project Management
● Stakeholder Management
● Cultural and contextual awareness – ability to adapt evaluation methods to local settings
Merton
Sutton
How to Contact Us
Reach out to us at [email protected]. If you would like to connect with a specific Evaluation Ambassador based on their expertise, include their name in your email, and we will connect you with them directly.
