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Dorian Wilderman

Broomfield,CO

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in developing culturally responsive evaluation and applying findings to refine, expand, and sustain programs that support youth development and thriving.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Outcome Evaluator for the Youth Violence Prevention Center

Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence
Boulder, Colorado
10.2016 - Current
  • Manage outcome evaluations for multi-million-dollar, community-based strategies for healthy youth development and violence reduction.
  • Leverage expertise in Positive Youth Development and Seattle Social Development Model to advance evidence-based programs and strategies for youth.
  • Design culturally responsive evaluation techniques and tools to strengthen data validity and utility.
  • Train and supervise implementation teams and field staff to ensure adherence to data collection best practices.
  • Develop and execute practical solutions to address challenges that arise in real world evaluation.
  • Analyze and interpret data to identify trends and assess program effectiveness.
  • Engage with community partners and practitioners to produce actionable insights for enhancing youth and community programming.
  • Prepare and present comprehensive reports summarizing evaluation findings and recommendations for community partners and stakeholders.

Juvenile Services and Criminal Justice Planner

Child & Youth Leadership Commission (CYLC) and Criminal Justice Strategic Planning Committee (CJSPC)
Jefferson County, Colorado
11.2004 - 10.2016
  • Developed working rapport with leaders from human services, education, public health, and justice system to facilitate policy planning and coordinate multi-agency projects.
  • Created Jefferson County's Substance Abuse Indicators Report to monitor access, use and costs of substance use, as well as establish goals, allocate resources, and monitor progress toward reaching them.
  • Managed data analysis and reporting for Human Services’ high fidelity wrap-around initiative, identifying characteristics affecting youth enrollment, engagement, and success.
  • Designed and led quasi-experimental evaluation for community-based options targeting DUI offenders.
    Prepared a summary report for policymakers and practitioners to refine and expand the program.
  • Led data analysis and reporting for Jefferson County Community Corrections annual report.
  • Managed comprehensive review and authored complete summary of Colorado Revised Statutes 24-1.9-101 Collaborative Management of Multi-agency Services Provided to Children and Families to justify continued program funding from state legislature.

Research Assistant

Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence
Boulder, Colorado
11.1995 - 10.2004
  • “Bully Proofing Your School” Program Evaluator: Led data program evaluation commissioned by National Institute of Justice and presented findings to Colorado Attorney General and participating schools.
  • Safe Communities ~ Safe Schools (SCSS) Data Analysis and Research Coordinator: Effectively managed research team in 32 school sites across Colorado. Directed statistical analyses and interpretation for longitudinal evaluation of SCSS model. Co-authored evaluation summaries for Colorado Attorney General.
  • Youth Crime Prevention and Intervention Program Evaluator and Consultant: Evaluated community-based prevention and intervention programs funded by Colorado state legislature. Initiated and developed standardized evaluation protocol to facilitate understanding of program goals and activities, build rapport with program staff, create a tailored evaluation plan, and use results to enhance programs.

Independent Consultant

Boulder, Colorado
01.2003 - 05.2004
  • Consulted with Mesa County School District (Colorado) and Pasco County School District (Florida) on district-wide evaluation of school climate and safety. Provided guidance on survey administration and data collection. Conducted statistical analyses and wrote professional reports summarizing findings.

Education

Research Methods, Statistics, Classical and Modern Theory, Criminology, Delinquency, Population Studies

University of Colorado
Boulder, CO

M.S. - Sociology, specializing in juvenile delinquency

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

B.S. - Sociology

Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL

Skills

  • Relationship development and management
  • Program and project planning
  • Culturally responsive evaluation
  • Report writing and presentation
  • Effective communication and collaboration
  • Analytical reasoning

Community Service

  • Broomfield Arts, History and Culture Council, 2024-present
  • Steering Committee, Elevate Athletic Performance Foundation, 2023-present
  • Board Member, BackStory Theatre, Broomfield 2023-present
  • Troop Leader, Girl Scouts of Colorado, 2019-20
  • Data Lead, Broomfield Moms Demand Action, 2015, present
  • Community Advisory Board Member, Jefferson and Broomfield Counties Nurse Family Partnership, 2012-13
  • Council Member, Colorado Behavioral Health Planning and Advisory Council, 2013-17

Timeline

Lead Outcome Evaluator for the Youth Violence Prevention Center

Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence
10.2016 - Current

Juvenile Services and Criminal Justice Planner

Child & Youth Leadership Commission (CYLC) and Criminal Justice Strategic Planning Committee (CJSPC)
11.2004 - 10.2016

Independent Consultant

01.2003 - 05.2004

Research Assistant

Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence
11.1995 - 10.2004

Research Methods, Statistics, Classical and Modern Theory, Criminology, Delinquency, Population Studies

University of Colorado

M.S. - Sociology, specializing in juvenile delinquency

University of Memphis

B.S. - Sociology

Southern Illinois University

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