Carroll Patterson

Carroll Patterson is a Partner at SoCha, a veteran-owned Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning firm, with a mission to fight global inequalities through comprehensive strategies and innovative methodologies.

With a PhD in Sociology from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Science in International Area Studies from Drexel University, Carroll has over seventeen years of experience in program monitoring, evaluation, institutional learning, and strategy formulation.

Carroll's expertise lies in combining various tools like QCA, Process Tracing, Bayesian Belief Networks, Network Analysis, and GIS to drive meaningful analysis and decision-making, focusing on human-centered approaches for development programming.

Having held key positions such as Chief of Party for impactful projects in Uganda, overseeing USAID initiatives in Kenya, and offering technical guidance in Zambia, Carroll is a motivated manager recognized for excellent presentation and negotiation skills at various levels.

Seeking new partnerships for long-term projects with a keen interest in collaborations related to education, climate change, and advancing USAID's Collaboration, Learning, and Adaptation (CLA) agenda, Carroll is actively expanding SoCha's portfolio in Myanmar and Thailand.

With a diverse background working with organizations like SNV Netherlands, QED, DubaiCares, and World Bank, Carroll's dedication to promoting social change and enhancing analytical capacities within teams is evident.

Through roles encompassing M&E advisory, leadership, consulting, and research across international platforms, Carroll remains committed to driving backend improvements and defining moment changes to address global inequalities.