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Janet V. Gordon, Ed. D.
Principal Associate
Dr. Janet Gordon has over 20 years of experience in designing, directing, and conducting research, evaluation, and technical assistance projects aimed at improving the health and well-being of adults, youth, and children in the U.S. and its territories. She has partnered with federal agencies such as the National Science Foundation and the Department of Education to build and evaluate programs focused on teaching the next generation of STEM professionals. She has implemented and evaluated state programs for working with, State Education Agencies, colleges/universities, and private foundations. Dr. Gordon is skilled in innovative database solutions to create new insightful knowledge for federal, state, tribal, and local agencies for evidence of effectiveness to inform policy, cost effectiveness, and best practices.

Ofonama Archibong
Nigeria Chief of Party, HETA
Ofonama Archibong is an energy transformation expert with 12 years of experience in infrastructure, energy, and environmental quality in Africa. Ofonama brings a wealth of experience in project management, policy development, and business modeling to the forefront. His skill set encompasses technical advisory, stakeholder management, research, and leadership, making him a versatile asset in driving forward sustainable energy initiatives. He has worked with prestigious organizations including Amazon Energy Limited, TEAM Engineering Limited, the Nigeria Electrification Project implemented by the Rural Electrification Agency and most recently the German Development Cooperation Agency (GIZ).

Integrating Employment Services with Substance Use Treatment and Recovery: The Experiences of Five Programs
Publication
An Abt-led report reviews five programs that combine SUD treatment and recovery services with employment services and makes recommendations for practitioners.

Parental Intentions and Perceptions toward COVID-19 Vaccination Among Children Aged 4 Months to 4 Years — PROTECT Cohort, Four States, July 2021–May 2022
Publication
Parental intent to vaccinate children younger than five has declined over time as parents were less likely to think the vaccine was effective and safe.

Research Partnership Supports Effective Educators in Massachusetts
Project
From 2012 to 2015, the research team including Abt Global and SRI International studied the implementation of a new system to improve educator effectiveness in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The research was conducted for the Massachusetts Department…


Addressing the Compounding Challenges of Poverty in NYC
Blog
This blog sheds new qualitative context to New York City’s poverty data, describing challenges the city’s citizens face.

How Can We Deliver Reliable Energy to Africa’s Health Sector?
Blog
Joan Chahenza shares how the Power Africa Health Electrification and Telecommunications Alliance (HETA) is working to enhance private sector participation in health facility electrification in sub-Saharan Africa.

Chanry Im
Chief of Party, PMI Evolve Project, Cambodia
Chanry Im has more than 10 years of experience directing monitoring and evaluation and technical assistance for national health programs in Cambodia, working with government stakeholders from the peripheral, sub-national, and national levels. Trained as an epidemiologist, he also has experience in health management information systems (HMIS). His technical support to the Cambodian national tuberculosis (TB) program transformed the management of TB patient’s health data from a paper-based to web-based system for real-time data collection. His current focus includes working with the National Center for Parasitology, Entomology, and Malaria Control, the University of Puthisastra, and the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI).

Raquel González, Ph.D.
Client Account Lead, Children, Youth, and Families
Raquel Gonzalez, Ph.D., has over 20 years of experience conducting research and evaluations focused on early childhood development, K-12 school systems, and institutes of higher education. Her work includes developing and conducting evaluations aimed at supporting the whole child, with a focus on children from birth to five and their families. She also has led large-scale impact evaluations to assess the efficacy of programs. She brings expertise working with a variety of local and state agencies in California, as well as with foundations and non-profits. Dr. Gonzalez uses a holistic and collaborative approach to her work, including engaging with key stakeholders throughout the process and being sensitive during data collection to ensure methods are not extractive.