Banita McCarn

Banita McCarn is an experienced evaluation and research professional with a strong focus on social determinants of health and health equity. Currently serving as Evaluator II at Urban Indian Health Institute since August 2023, Banita has previously held senior roles at Sinai Urban Health Institute, including Senior Evaluator and Evaluation Program Manager. With a solid foundation in leading diverse evaluation projects, developing evaluation plans, and contributing to grant proposals, Banita has managed teams and provided expertise in qualitative and quantitative analysis at organizations like the AIDS Foundation of Chicago and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Banita holds a Certificate in Project Management Strategy from the University of Chicago Graham School and a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology from The University of Manchester.