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Stephanie M. Besst
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Senior Programme Evaluator
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Senior Programme Evaluator

PROFILE

Senior evaluator with extensive experience in public programme assessment, policy research, and data analysis. Skilled in understanding and evaluating complex policies and programmes, team collaboration, project management, and clearly communicating findings and recommendations. Proven track record in improving government programmes and policies.

EXPERIENCE

Senior Programme Evaluator

Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor        August 2021 – Present                                                                                                                                                                                                                

• Develop research plans by identifying key questions and methods to evaluate and improve public programmes impacting Minnesotans

• Assess programme effectiveness and areas for improvement by interviewing programme administrators and participants; reviewing documents, policies, and laws; and analysing data and administering surveys

• Reviewed 10 years of laws and financial data to develop an inventory of 33 programmes that awarded more than $280 million in grants to nearly 700 entities to support roughly 20 percent of Minnesotans based on racial, ethnic, or American Indian identity

• Analysed 1,340 employer audits to find 22 percent misclassified at least one worker and rates of industry misclassification increased over 13 years, contributing to legislation directing agencies to collaborate when addressing misclassification and strengthening penalties

• Prepared and administered surveys to over 2,000 state employees to assess experiences with human resources and perceptions of retaliation

• Wrote, edited, and ensured the accuracy of five public reports that included 44 recommendations to improve the effectiveness of programmes

Associate Performance Evaluator

Wisconsin Legislative Audit Bureau    June 2019 – August 2021                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

• Objectively analysed programme information to measure performance and develop recommendations for state agencies and the Legislature related to oversight of child care grants, administration of unemployment insurance, school safety, and technology needs

• Assessed seven informational technology projects costing nearly $26 million across five higher education institutions to evaluate project selection, procurement, and adherence to security best practices

• Wrote and edited roughly 70 internal summaries and three public reports to communicate research findings and recommendations

• Trained and consulted a team of 15 colleagues on data and document analysis tools

Graduate Researcher

Hennepin Theatre Trust      May 2018 – September 2018                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

• Researched nine case studies for the Board of Directors and internal leadership to inform strategic planning

• Authored a report summarizing more than 100 community stakeholder views on arts and culture in community development

• Evaluated involvement at community outreach events by collecting both qualitative and quantitative data

EDUCATION

Master of Public Policy; Minor in Programme Evaluation and Population Studies

Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

• Concentrations: Social Policy; Advanced Policy Analysis Methods

• Management and Leadership Award for Capstone Project

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Minor in Sociology

College of Saint Benedict • St. Joseph, MN

• Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society; Dean’s list; Outstanding Honors Thesis Nominee

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Evaluation and Research: programme evaluation and performance auditing; policy, legal, and best practices research; quantitative and qualitative methods; survey development; data collection and analysis

Project Management: productively collaborating in teams with diverse interests and perspectives to achieve shared goals, and independently managing competing priorities to meet deadlines

Communication: strong verbal and written communication; effective at writing and presenting key information and recommendations, including for complicated and high-profile programmes

INTERESTS & HOBBIES

• Deepening cultural understanding through heritage sites, cultural activities, and museums

• Learning te reo Māori

• Spending time outside, including tramping, wandering, and trail running with my dog

• Engaging in community service, including as a board member of an organization awarding scholarships for continued education

• Reading mystery literature that explores problem-solving, human behaviour, and societal issues

• Commitment to lifelong learning through local education courses covering practical, technical, and recreational skill areas

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