I have a passion for advancing evidence based best practice so that we learn from the past and avoid re-inventing the wheel. By producing high quality qualitative and quantitative data management, evaluation makes a significant contribution to inform program funding opportunities and policy sustainability that directly make a difference to the community. Building upon my knowledge of scientific research and program evaluation, evaluation has given me the ability to translate ‘real-world’ data from complex community-based public health programs and maximise organisations’ abilities to more effectively advocate for change.