Shawna Hoffman is a Managing Director of Measurement, Evaluation and Strategy at The Rockefeller Foundation, where she’s worked since early 2016. As a member of the Foundation’s Organizational Performance office, she strengthens the Foundation’s performance and impact through innovative measurement and evaluation practices. In her role, Shawna collaborates with staff, grantees, and partners to assess the Foundation’s programmatic work, captures lessons, and contribute to the global evidence base.
An international development evaluation practitioner by training, Shawna has experience supporting large-scale M&E efforts within various government, bi/multilateral and non-governmental organizations, including the Canadian International Development Agency (now Global Affairs Canada), World Food Programme, and MasterCard Foundation. Her work experience spans dozens of countries across North America, Asia, and Africa.
Shawna holds a Masters of International Affairs from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University and a B.A. in Political Studies from Queen’s University.
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