Eva Grabinski: Public Policy and Program Evaluation
Prior to starting the graduate program in SPPA, I was working as a senior expert in digital transformation including human-centered design and business architecture and analysis. I was interested in a career transition that draws on my academic background in social science to work in areas more directly applicable to social change which improves the lives of people in Canada.
The DPPE program in SPPA focuses on the evaluation of policy and programs. I learned about evaluation through volunteer work for a non-profit organization. This sparked my interest in learning more about evaluation. My research made the DPPE program an obvious choice. The program is recognized as a world-leader in practical and applied evaluation training.
The focus on current theory and practice in evaluation makes the program relevant. The dedication and commitment of the instructors to the program stands out. Evaluation is a great fit for me that enables me to draw on both my academic and work experience to focus on areas of social change that can improve the lives of people in Canada.