Natalie Duarte
About Natalie Duarte
Natalie Duarte serves as the Associate Director of Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation at Evidence Action, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in economics and public policy, with previous roles in research and field organizing.
Current Role at Evidence Action
Natalie Duarte serves as the Associate Director of Monitoring, Learning, and Evaluation at Evidence Action. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the organization’s efforts in enhancing program effectiveness and impact measurement. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Duarte focuses on developing and implementing strategies that facilitate continuous learning and improvement within the organization.
Previous Experience at Evidence Action
Before her current role, Natalie Duarte worked at Evidence Action as a Senior Manager for Monitoring, Learning, and Research from 2018 to 2020. During her tenure, she was responsible for overseeing research initiatives and ensuring that monitoring and evaluation practices aligned with organizational goals. Prior to that, she served as a Research Analyst from 2016 to 2018 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, where she contributed to data analysis and program assessments.
Educational Background
Natalie Duarte holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Urban and Regional Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. She furthered her education at Georgetown University, earning a Master's degree in Public Policy Analysis from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she studied Mexican Studies at Universidad de las Américas, A.C. for 11 months in 2008.
Early Career Experience
Natalie Duarte began her career with various roles that provided foundational experience in research and public service. She worked as a Field Organizer for Organizing for America in 2012 for two months in Oakland Park, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Earlier, she served as an Intern at the California State Assembly - 43rd District for four months in 2009, and as a File Clerk at Fenigstein & Kaufman from 2007 to 2009.