Lindsay Giuffre earned her Master of Public Administration from the University of Michigan – Dearborn in 2011. Due to her passion for research, design and the non-profit/public sector, she narrowed her focus to Program Evaluation and joined Southwest Counseling Solutions’ Research and Evaluation Department as an Associate Evaluator. Lindsay contributed to several program evaluations, including permanent supportive housing projects funded by SAMSHA, a micro-enterprise economic development initiative, and an integrated health program. She transitioned into supportive housing contract management in SWCS’ Housing Resource Center where she managed a large portfolio of local, state and federal awards. Lindsay was elected to the Michigan Association of Evaluation Board as a member at large in 2016 and served consecutive terms as Chair of the Conference Committee beginning in 2018 and spanning through 2021. In early 2020, Lindsay transitioned into her current role as Investigative Analyst for MDHHS’ Office of Inspector General, where she continues to utilize her evaluation skills daily .