Susan Connolly
About Susan Connolly
Susan Connolly is a Program Manager at Catholic Relief Services, specializing in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning since 2013. She has a diverse background in public health and program management, with experience at various organizations including the Peace Corps and UNICEF.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Susan Connolly has been employed at Catholic Relief Services since 2013, serving as the Program Manager for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning. In this role, she manages digital data collection systems aimed at enhancing project efficiency and effectiveness. She ensures that the monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning systems align with donor requirements, contributing to the organization's mission of alleviating poverty and promoting social justice.
Previous Employment Experience
Before her current role, Susan Connolly worked in various positions that contributed to her expertise in public health and program management. She served as a Health Surveillance Specialist at the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services for five months in 2012. Additionally, she was an International Development Fellow at Catholic Relief Services from 2012 to 2013. Her earlier roles include working as a Program Assistant at Helen Keller International and as a Community Health Education Volunteer with the Peace Corps.
Education and Expertise
Susan Connolly holds a Master's degree in Public Health from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, where she studied from 2009 to 2011. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Boston College, attending from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in health and social sciences, which she applies in her professional roles.
Internship Experience
Susan Connolly has gained valuable experience through various internships. In 2011, she worked as a Survey Research Intern at UNICEF in New York for four months. She also served as a Research Intern at UNAIDS in Geneva for three months in 2010. These internships allowed her to develop skills in research and program evaluation, further enhancing her qualifications in the field of public health.
Research and Assistant Roles
During her academic career, Susan Connolly worked as a Research Assistant at Boston College from 2006 to 2007. This role involved supporting research projects and contributing to data analysis. Her experience in research positions has equipped her with analytical skills that are beneficial in her current role in monitoring and evaluation.