Tamara Kabysh Rybalka
About Tamara Kabysh Rybalka
Tamara Kabysh Rybalka is a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Assistant currently working at Global Communities in Silver Spring, Maryland. She has a background in psychology and has held various roles in monitoring and evaluation, including work on a significant USAID-funded program.
Current Role at Global Communities
Tamara Kabysh Rybalka serves as a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Assistant at Global Communities since 2018. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of programs through systematic monitoring and evaluation processes. Her responsibilities include gathering data, analyzing outcomes, and presenting findings to stakeholders. This position is based in Silver Spring, Maryland, where she contributes to the organization's mission of fostering sustainable community development.
Previous Experience at International Medical Corps
Prior to her current role, Tamara worked as a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at International Medical Corps in 2017 for five months. Based in Los Angeles, California, she was responsible for assessing program effectiveness and ensuring that evaluation processes met organizational standards. This experience helped her develop skills in data analysis and reporting, which are essential in her current position.
Educational Background in Psychology
Tamara Kabysh Rybalka holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Psychology from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. She completed her Bachelor's degree from 2007 to 2011 and her Master's degree from 2007 to 2013. This educational background provided her with a strong foundation in psychological principles, which she applies in her professional roles, particularly in monitoring and evaluation.
Involvement in USAID-Funded Program DOBRE
Tamara played a significant role in the USAID-funded program called DOBRE, which focuses on decentralization efforts in Ukraine. This program, valued at $50 million, aimed to enhance local governance and community engagement. Her involvement included gathering and presenting sustainable success stories and lessons learned, which contributed to the program's overall impact and effectiveness.
Internship Experience at Caux - Initiatives of Change Foundation
In 2016, Tamara completed a one-month internship at Caux - Initiatives of Change Foundation in Switzerland. This experience allowed her to gain insights into international development and the importance of ethical leadership. The internship contributed to her understanding of the global context of monitoring and evaluation practices.