Valerie Malzer

Valerie Malzer is an Extension Associate with the Yang-Tan Institute in Cornell’s ILR School. She received her BS in Psychology from Loyola University Chicago, and her MPA from Cornell University, with a specialization in Social and Educational Policy.

Valerie’s focus is on developing and implementing research and program evaluation activities for disability-focused interventions. This has included developing comprehensive evaluation plans; conducting monitoring and technical assistance with research sites; data collection and analysis; and use of evaluation findings to continuously improve interventions. Valerie employs a systems-focused approach to evaluation, situating programs and their evaluation within a broader context. Her approach acknowledges that effective evaluation must be dynamic, and evolve as programs develop and mature.