Evaluation Specialist

Swati Raychowdhury, Ph.D., M.P.H.

Nashville, TN 317-***-**** Email: ********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Behavioral scientist and public health UX Researcher with deep expertise in human behavior, health communication, and user-centered program evaluation. Skilled in designing and conducting mixed-methods research to uncover user insights that inform product design and improve health technology experiences. Passionate about applying behavioral science and empathy-driven design to create equitable, engaging, and evidence-based digital health solutions.

Core UX Research Skills

• User Research & Testing (interviews, focus groups, usability studies)

• Mixed-Methods Data Analysis (qualitative + quantitative)

• Journey Mapping, Personas, and Experience Mapping

• Behavioral Science Application in Design

• Survey Design and Evaluation Metrics

• Stakeholder Engagement and Insight Communication

• Health Communication & Content Strategy

• Data Visualization & Storytelling

• Tools: Miro, Figma, Dovetail, Airtable, Google Analytics, NVivo, SPSS

Professional Experience

Senior Lead Faculty – School of Health Sciences Walden University 2010–Present

• Lead human-centered course design for online learners using feedback analytics to enhance engagement and retention.

• Conduct mixed-method evaluations to understand learner experiences and improve usability of digital content.

• Mentor graduate students on qualitative interviewing, survey design, and iterative research processes.

• Collaborate with cross-functional academic teams to align research insights with curriculum design strategies.

Evaluation Specialist Center for Rural Health and Research, Georgia Southern University 2006–2011

• Conducted user research and program evaluations to assess accessibility, communication, and engagement within public health programs.

• Synthesized data from interviews, surveys, and focus groups to identify user needs and barriers to adoption.

• Designed evaluation frameworks to measure behavioral outcomes and usability of digital health information systems.

• Partnered with multidisciplinary teams to translate findings into actionable insights for program redesign.

Assistant Research & Survey Coordinator Indiana Prevention Resource Center 2003–2004

• Designed, tested, and analyzed statewide surveys to uncover behavioral patterns and user motivations.

• Developed reports and data visualizations that guided user-focused public health communication campaigns.

• Supported ongoing improvement of survey design and data quality protocols through iterative user testing.

Project Coordinator WonderLab Museum of Science, Health & Technology 2002

• Led formative research and usability testing for an interactive teen-focused health education exhibit.

• Designed storyboards and experience flows informed by user interviews and prototype testing.

• Recruited and trained teen users, facilitating participatory design sessions to ensure relevance and engagement.

Selected Research Projects

• HPV Vaccine Communication: Applied social marketing and user research to design culturally relevant health messaging for Hispanic users.

• Oral Cancer Prevention Program: Conducted formative research and needs assessments to develop an educational intervention for college students.

• Digital Learning Experience Research: Evaluated usability and engagement in online learning environments using behavioral analytics.

Education

• Ph.D. in Health Behavior – Indiana University, Bloomington

• Master of Public Health (Community Health Education) – Indiana University, Bloomington

• Bachelor of Arts (Biology, minor in Chemistry) – DePauw University, Greencastle, IN

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