Lindley McDavid, PhD
Lindley McDavid, PhD
Lead Evaluation and Research Associate
Evaluation and Learning Research Center
Lindley is a Lead Evaluation and Research Associate at the Evaluation and Learning Research Center at Purdue University, where she specializes in how social relationships within learning contexts support well-being, motivation, and behavior change. On this project, she serves as the Principal Evaluation and Learning Scientist, designing and conducting the evaluation protocol, synthesizing findings into actionable recommendations, and translating evidence into practical insights that guide program improvement and contribute to the broader scholarly literature.
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