Haley Van Overbeck
About Haley Van Overbeck
Haley Van Overbeck serves as a Senior Associate in MLE Strategy at Evidence Action, where she has worked since 2022. She holds a Master of Public Policy from Georgetown University and has extensive experience in international development, having worked with various organizations in project management and research roles.
Work at Evidence Action
Haley Van Overbeck has been serving as a Senior Associate in MLE Strategy at Evidence Action since 2022. In this role, she focuses on monitoring, learning, and evaluation strategies to enhance program effectiveness. Her responsibilities include conducting research on USAID initiatives, such as Feed the Future and Journey to Self-Reliance. Prior to her current position, she interned at Evidence Action in New Program Development for two months in 2020.
Education and Expertise
Haley Van Overbeck holds a Master of Public Policy with a specialization in International Development Policy from Georgetown University, where she studied from 2019 to 2021. She also earned a degree in International Relations, focusing on Economic and Political Development, from Brigham Young University between 2015 and 2019. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in policy analysis and development strategies.
Professional Background
Haley Van Overbeck has accumulated diverse experience in the field of international development. She has held various internships, including roles at FHI 360 as a Project Management Intern and at Results for Development as a Nutrition Research and Policy Analysis Intern. Her experience also includes positions at CARE, The World Bank, and AidData, where she contributed to research and project management initiatives.
Field Experience
Haley Van Overbeck has gained field experience in several countries, including Malawi, Uganda, and Guatemala. Her work in these regions has focused on critical sectors such as education, agriculture, macroeconomics, nutrition, and health. This hands-on experience enhances her understanding of the challenges and opportunities within international development.
Research and Analysis Skills
In her professional roles, Haley Van Overbeck has demonstrated strong research and analytical skills. She has compiled country profiles analyzing U.S. Government-funded projects and conducted competitor analyses for specific bids. Her thorough research on USAID initiatives has contributed to strategic decision-making within her organizations.