James McConchie

James McConchie has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. James is currently working at the United Way of San Diego County, where they hold the position of Vice President, Collaborative Impact. Prior to this role, they served as the Director of Impact and Evaluation and Data and Evaluation Manager at the same organization.

Before joining the United Way of San Diego County, James worked as a Researcher and Evaluator at Claremont Graduate University for four years. James was responsible for evaluating various college access and success programs, managing evaluation teams, and facilitating meetings between school leaders, business leaders, and the community.

James also has experience at True North, where they worked as a Training and Development Specialist. In this role, they managed a personal and social development program, collaborated with the sales and marketing team to increase participation, and recruited new contract staff members.

Additionally, James worked at Quantum Learning Network as a Training and Development Specialist. James researched personal and social development skills, designed curriculum for learning and life skills programs, and created a staff training program.

Earlier in their career, James had internships at the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network and CEA TV, where they gained experience in communications and media education, respectively. James also worked as a Reporter and Host at AM850 WRUF Radio.

Overall, James McConchie has extensive experience in impact evaluation, data and evaluation management, training and development, and communications.

James McConchie completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Telecommunications at the University of Florida from 2001 to 2006. James then pursued a Master's degree in Social Work with a Management Certificate at Boston University from 2007 to 2009. After that, they attended Claremont Graduate University from 2015 to 2021, where they obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Positive Developmental Psychology.