Nicole B. Carbone
Washington
Summary
Data-driven researcher and evaluator with 10+ years of experience in qualitative and quantitative analysis, survey design, and stakeholder engagement. Expertise in transforming complex data into actionable insights to drive strategic decision-making. Proven ability to lead research initiatives, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and communicate findings effectively. Passionate about applying mixed methods research methodologies to understand behavior, trends, and landscapes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Technical Advisor
Management Sciences for Health
09.2021 - Current
- Led start-up of monitoring, evaluation, learning and research (MERL) activities for health systems strengthening projects by developing plans, hiring staff, and setting baseline and target values
- Provided MERL technical support across six multi-country projects through reporting, use of data for decision making, data visualization, data quality assurance, and research assessment
- Adapted the outcome harvesting approach to retrospectively evaluate the outcomes of a leading and managing project; managed six consultants collecting data; led the quantitative and qualitative analysis; and led the reporting and dissemination of the results
- Served as the Scientific Committee Manager, and managed review of all research activities and protocols
- Supported development of programmatic baseline, mid-term, and endline assessments
- Developed excel-based system for COVID reporting and dashboards across all projects that received COVID funding
- Collaborated on new business development through supporting the development of theories of change and monitoring plans
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Population Services International, PSI
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Provided Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) technical, capacity building, and project monitoring support to the Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Laos, Malawi, Rwanda, and Sierra Leone projects
- Mentored M&E counterparts in developing performance monitoring plans, setting baseline and target values, analyzing routine data, reporting data, and creating data visuals and utilize data for evidence-based decision making
- Assisted with the configuration and maintenance of the DHIS2-based project monitoring system
- Collaborated on the refinement and digitization of the malaria supportive supervision checklists, and supported trainings on the digital tools and analysis of the data
- Led the development of a Sierra Leone assessment tool in KoboToolbox, cleaned and analyzed assessment data, and supported technical presentations
Research Study Coordinator
University of North Carolina Project Malawi
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Hired and trained data collection team, and supervised field-based study activities
- Created data collections tools, case reporting forms, standard operating procedures, and training materials
- Conducted quality control checks of all qualitative and quantitative study data, and managed data queries and the Microsoft Access database
- Analyze all qualitative data and identified major and minor themes
- Wrote routine reports and annual work plans
- Developed results brief and presentations for research group meetings
Project Officer
Mothers2Mothers International
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Wrote internal evaluation report
- Conducted data quality checks at monthly meetings and during site visits
- Provided Project Managers with data quality assurance and analysis support during data review meetings
- Developed client management tool guides for data collectors
- Supported the rollout of an Integrated Nutrition and HIV Project by assisting with project design, development of monitoring tools, training, and implementation
- Assisted with the rollout of the mobile-based client appointment diary (CommCare) by supporting trainings and conducting monthly supportive supervision visits
Research Assistant
MEASURE Evaluation Project Carolina Population Center, UNC
11.2015 - 06.2016
- Developed codebooks for analysis of qualitative interview and focus group discussions
- Coded qualitative data using Dedoose Software
- Collaborated with Principal Investigators and another Research Assistant to develop matrices and highlight themes
Public Health Intern
Uganda Village Project
06.2015 - 11.2015
- Surveyed households to gather baseline health data
- Planned education sessions and outreach days, and supported focus groups on health topics
- Developed and updated family planning and HIV/STI resources
Program Coordinator
AmeriCorps VISTA
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Coordinated the Food as Medicine Program to provide health and nutrition education to middle school students
- Supervised Johns Hopkins University student volunteers, who taught health workshops
- Developed and adapted curricula, and surveyed program participants
Research Assistant
University of Michigan Institute for Social Research
05.2012 - 05.2013
- Conducted an extensive literature review on low birth weight and its intergenerational transmission
- Supported the analysis of birth weight data using SPSS and reported findings in honors thesis
Education
Master of Public Health - Public Health
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC04-2016
Bachelor of Science - Anthropology
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI04-2013
Skills
- Research & Analysis
- Qualitative Analysis (NVivo & Dedoose)
- Quantitative Analysis (Stata, Excel, & SPSS)
- Survey design
- Report writing
- Training and mentoring
- Data visualization
Certification
Global Health Certificate
Publications
- Carbone NB, Alberto N, Henderson K, Pruyn N, Lucido B, and Boyd-Boffa M. Understanding Outcomes of a Pandemic Preparedness Leadership Program using a Mixed Methods Outcome Harvesting Evaluation. Poster presented at: Mixed Methods International Research Association Conference; 2024 Jul 11-12; Montego Bay, Jamaica.
- Begum AA, Rashid S, Islam F, Karim ATMR, Carbone NB, Welch C, Citashvilli T. (2023) Improving the quality of Group ANC-PNC in urban slums of Bangladesh through the model of improvement and human-centered design. Presentation at the International Conference on Primary Health Care.
- Wolf K, Oseni L, Gomez P, Tetteh G, Mostel JL, Carbone NB, Kibuka T. (2021) Understanding Malaria in Pregnancy Service Delivery Quality in 7 African Countries. Poster presented at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene; 2021; virtual.
- Chagomerana MB, Edwards JK, Zalla LC, Carbone NB, Banda GT, et al. (2021) Timing of HIV testing among pregnant and breastfeeding women and risk of mother-to-child HIV transmission in Malawi: a sampling-based cohort study. JIAS 24(3): e25687.
- Topp SM, Carbone NB, Tseka J, Kamtsendero L, Banda G, Herce M. (2020) “Most of what they do, we cannot do!” How lay health workers respond to barriers to uptake and retention in HIV care among pregnant and breastfeeding mothers in Malawi. BMJ Global Health 5: e002220.
- Carbone NB, Njala N, Jackson DJ, Eliya M, Chilangwa C, et al. (2019) “I would love if there was a young woman to encourage us, to ease our anxiety which we would have if we were alone”: Adapting the Mothers2Mothers Mentor Mother Model for adolescent mothers living with HIV in Malawi. PLOS ONE 14(6): e0217693.
- Carbone NB, Sherman J, Chilangwa C, Jackson D, Njala J, Eliya M, Tseka J, Zulu T, Chinkonde J, Mofolo I, and Herce M. Designing and Delivering PMTCT Support Services for Adolescent Girls and Young Women Living with HIV in Malawi. Poster presented at: Second International Workshop on HIV Adolescence; 2018 Oct 10-12; Cape Town, South Africa.
Timeline
Senior Technical Advisor
Management Sciences for Health
09.2021 - Current
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Population Services International, PSI
09.2019 - 09.2021
Research Study Coordinator
University of North Carolina Project Malawi
08.2017 - 08.2019
Project Officer
Mothers2Mothers International
07.2016 - 07.2017
Research Assistant
MEASURE Evaluation Project Carolina Population Center, UNC
11.2015 - 06.2016
Public Health Intern
Uganda Village Project
06.2015 - 11.2015
Program Coordinator
AmeriCorps VISTA
06.2013 - 06.2014
Research Assistant
University of Michigan Institute for Social Research
05.2012 - 05.2013
Master of Public Health - Public Health
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Science - Anthropology
University of Michigan
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