amy byrne
Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor at JSI | John Snow, Inc.
monitoring & evaluation advisor jsi | john snow , inc .
systems-thinking versatile public health professional experience program design , monitoring , evaluation . proven skill international project management , financial monitoring , contractual compliance , partner relation , research including mixed-methods data collection analysis . passionate elevating voice greatest risk poor health outcome create inclusive sustainable health program . special interest : infectious disease control ; food system nutrition-sensitive programming ; population growth ; climate change adaptation ; health supply chain management .
JSI | John Snow, Inc.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/john-snow-inc--jsi-
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor
JSI | John Snow, Inc.
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• Contribute to new business development efforts, including financial and technical proposals, for project opportunities totaling over $500 million USD from USAID, PEPFAR, CDC, Global Fund, and Gavi funders.
• Oversee operational, financial, and administrative management for a diverse portfolio of international health programs totaling over $90 million USD, ensuring contractual compliance throughout.
• Prepare, monitor, and review project budgets, funder expenditure and progress reports, and technical deliverables in collaboration with country staff, ensuring financial and operational sustainability.
• Provide ad hoc support to M&E activities, e.g., baseline surveys (data collection tools and analysis plan, survey programming and pretesting, data quality checks, etc.), performance indicator tracking, abstract development, and data visualization (map generation, Excel dashboards).
• Manage relationships and serve as primary point-of-contact between funder organizations, partners, JSI US- and country-based offices, fostering transparent communication, trust-building, and collaboration.
Greater Boston Area
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International Division Program Officer
Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University
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• Contributed to graduate course design through developing Power Point presentations and exercises to demonstrate M&E concepts, topics and tools related to Theories of Change, Logical Frameworks, Indicator Matrices, Management Information Systems, and Evaluation Plans; coached student project teams and provided feedback on course assignments.
Boston
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Monitoring & Evaluation course
USAID Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Nutrition
• Assembled research manuals to guide USAID-funded population health study in Nampula Province, Mozambique; supported 50-person enumerator team to collect household and clinical data from 1,800 enrollees.
• Conducted health facility assessment through 20+ site visits; provided operational and technical support for 6-week survey pretest and enumerator team lead training, ensuring effective data collection.
• Supported survey data management and analysis, developed results dissemination materials including draft manuscripts for publication and PowerPoint slide decks summarizing project insights.
Boston / Nampula Province, Mozambique
Research Collaborator
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
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• Designed and executed 8 focus group discussions tailored to staff of diverse public health specialties; leveraged Excel to transcribe, code, and analyze qualitative insights, complemented with descriptive analysis of demographic surveillance data.
• Produced evaluation report synthesizing substantial qualitative data; made process, program, and policy recommendations that were incorporated into MDPH strategic plan to improve QI engagement among staff.
▪ Engaged in think tank discussions using quality improvement and systems-thinking concepts.
Greater Boston Area
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Consultant (Graduate Student), Quality Improvement Evaluation
The Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University
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Designed interview questions for research-, advocacy-, and policy-themed global health panel discussions; secured and managed panelist communications with sector experts from across the U.S.
• Achieved full funding for graduate-level conference activities of 200+ attendees through establishing donor partnerships with 10+ local businesses; recruited and oversaw group of committee members.
Greater Boston Area
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Logistics Chair, Future of Food and Nutrition Research Conference
Passionist Volunteers International
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• Supported education and health programs in resource-limited settings; assisted with data collection and reporting to government and nonprofit funders on client demographics, resource use, and progress against performance targets.
• Coordinated efforts to implement health, education, and environmental activities including school gardening, compost schemes, and pop-up health clinics by conducting needs assessments, developing project proposals and operations manuals, training youth leaders, and cultivating resource-sharing partnerships in close collaboration with community stakeholders.
• Managed multiple volunteer groups and acted as liaison between local and international organizations.

Additional: 
• Conducted weekly resident activities and assisted nurses at Mustard Seed Communities home for mentally and physically handicapped children and adults. 
▪ Provided weekly academic and general classroom support to groups of 30+ first, fourth, and sixth grade students at rural primary school.
Mandeville, Jamaica
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Capacity Development Volunteer
The Campus Kitchens Project
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• Co-led effort to win $5,000 USD grant to launch food recovery and hunger relief program in Latino immigrant community that remains in operation to date; strengthened program sustainability by establishing partnerships with public, private, and nonprofit organizations.
• Upheld successful operations by monitoring performance through inventory, budget, and workforce tracking software.
The Campus Kitchen at Merrimack College, North Andover, MA
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Project Coordinator
The Campus Kitchens Project
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▪ Evaluated workflow and incorporated data management methods into routine operations, resulting in improved efficiency.
▪ Spearheaded development and implementation of summer garden/nutrition program for urban teens.
The Campus Kitchen at UMass Boston, Boston, MA
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Program Development Intern
The Merrimack College Fitness Center
▪ Led groups of 30+ individuals and diverse audiences through mindfulness exercises based on formal pedagogical methods.
▪ Constructed weekly lesson plans aimed toward client empowerment.
North Andover, MA
Yoga Instructor
Merrimack College Campus Ministry
▪ Coordinated interview process, travel budget, itinerary for two international service immersion programs based in Ecuador and Peru.
▪ Facilitated and volunteered as part of six week-long domestic and international service programs emphasizing solidarity and social justice.
North Andover, MA
International Service Trip Leader
Master of Science - MS
Nutrition: Agriculture, Food, & Environment
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The Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University
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Master of Public Health (M.P.H.): Public Health Program Design, Operations, & Management
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Tufts University School of Medicine
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Bachelor of Science (B.S.): Global Health; Environmental Studies and Sustainability; Economics
Omnicron Delta Kappa Honors (ODK), Mortimer A. Sullivan Medal (Top Ranking Student in Science & Engineering School), William J. Murray, O.S.A. Memorial Award for Social Contributions
Summa Cum Laude, Honors, 
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Merrimack College
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The Endowment supports graduates students undertaking research in Sub Saharan Africa on how agriculture and nutrition can improve food security and reduce poverty. The recipients—initially one student each year—are Aid for Africa Endowed Scholars who undertake research that seeks to improve health and well-being.
Aid for Africa
Aid for Africa Endowment Scholar for Food and Sustainable Agriculture
Awarded to the top ranking student in the Science & Engineering School by GPA.
Merrimack College
Mortimer A. Sullivan Medal for Top Ranking Student in Science & Engineering School
Awarded in recognition for a lifestyle that emulates Fr. Murray’s concern, open-mindedness and compassion for others and make conscious attempts at social and spiritual growth.
Merrimack College
William J. Murray O.S.A. Memorial Award
Agricultural Science and Policy
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Monitoring and Evaluation
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Qualitative Research Methods
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Spatial Data Analysis (GIS)
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Statistical Data Analysis
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Changing Health Behaviors
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Epidemiology
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Public Health and Healthcare Politics, Policies, & Programs
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Conduct multi-staged data analysis using statistical software and data visualization tools including ArcGIS, resulting in a draft paper for scientific publication.
Secondary data analysis: Investigating the association of food safety practices and health outcomes
Collaborated on team to create a program monitoring information system and evaluation plan for the International Dietary Data Expansion (INDDEX) Project’s dietary assessment platform, producing a technical report for group use.
Monitoring and evaluation plan: Dietary assessment program
Independently conducted research study including study design (in-depth interviews) and data collection, management, and analysis, resulting in an academic-style report.
Qualitative study: Employed mothers’ food decision-making process for their young children
Collaborated on team to produce a detailed grant proposal for a mock public health improvement program grant.
Grant proposal: Improving maternal outcomes through community-based care
Conducted a scientific literature review in critique of the long-term health benefits of a popularized dietary pattern.
Literature review: Health implications of prevalent diets on adult populations
Poverty Alleviation
Lazarus House Ministries, Inc.
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Emergency Shelter Volunteer/Program Partner
Social Services
Alternative Break Service Program, Merrimack College
Outreach Volunteer
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Ireland
Amy Byrne
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Mountain View, CA
Amy Byrne
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Dublin
Amy Byrne
Marketing Manager at iQuest & Business Post LIVE
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Scottsdale, AZ
Amy Byrne
Director of Strategic Engagement - Office of Military and Veteran Affairs & Government Partnerships
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Lake Villa, IL
Amy Byrne
Owner at Amy Byrne Counseling
Tufts Friedman School Alumni Association
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Tufts University Career Network - Tufts' largest LI group!
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Tufts Public Health & Professional Degree Programs Alumni
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