Advance MemphisHousing and Community Development Fellowship

Summary2011-2012

By: Gabrielle MondieMasters of Public Administration Candidate

May 2013

Presentation Overview

Organization Overview

Internship Role

Proficiencies Developed

Assignments

Coursework Connection

Organization Overview

Advance Memphis is a faith based nonprofit organization that works towards the economic revitalization of the 38126 zip code. The 38126 zip code includes Foote Homes and the former Cleaborn Homes community. Advance Memphis equips their adult students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become economically self-sufficient. Advance Memphis provides financial training courses, GED tutoring, mentors, job placement, and a host of other resources to help improve and encourage the lives of their participants.

http://www.advancememphis.org/

Internship Role

I work directly with the operations manager of Advance Memphis. As part of my internship, I am responsible for outcomes tracking and analysis.

Proficiencies Developed

Navigating computer programs that aid in compiling data.

Analyzing collected data from program participants

Planning outcomes of evaluation and metrics for framework.

Program evaluation

Assignments

Developed inputs, outputs and outcomes for the organization.

Aided organization in developing measurement tools for each program.

Provided input on organization’s employment survey.

Contact past program participants for employment survey.

Coursework Connection

Contemporary Perspectives- Effectiveness Measures

Research Methods- Survey Methods

Policy Analysis- Test stastistics

Special Thanks to…

Site Supervisor:

Steve Nash- Executive Director, Advance Memphis

Assistant Site Supervisor:

Ann Brainerd- Operations Manager, Advance Memphis

Faculty Mentor:

Dr. Charles Menifield- Public Administration, Professor