Evaluation and Quality Improvement Core
The Evaluation and Quality Improvement core is tasked with establishing continuous quality improvement processes and outcomes for the Regional Center of Excellence in Cancer Research.
Our efforts are focused on:
1) The functioning of the center as a whole with all of its component parts.
2) The monitoring of center mentorship program goals and objectives.
We collect valuable feedback from internal and external advisors to improve the program. A rigorous evaluation program, coupled with quality and process advancements, ensures efficient resource investment.
Our Team
Marcia G. Ory, PhD, MPH, Director
Regents and Distinguished Professor
Texas A&M School of Public Health
Dr. Ory has more than 10 years of experience in cancer prevention and control and substantial expertise with program evaluation efforts. She specializes in implementation research issues including addressing recruitment and retention, designing culturally sensitive interventions in diverse populations across the life-course, and evaluating the effectiveness and sustainability of different health promotion and disease prevention intervention efforts.
Christi H. Esquivel, PhD, CHES
Research Specialist III
Center for Community Health and Aging
Dr. Esquivel has nearly 10 years of experience in health promotion practice and research, and expertise in community engagement efforts. She has an extensive background in community-based participatory research and innovative program development utilizing human-centered design and systems thinking strategies. She also specializes in evaluating the feasibility and effectiveness of health promotion programs, initiatives, and implementation processes. .
Questions?
If you have questions about the surveys listed above—including whether you fit the criteria for completing them—please email Christi Esquivel.