Najat Elgeberi

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Najat Elgeberi

Assistant Professor for Program Evaluation - Evaluation Specialist, State Specialist

Education

Architectural Engineer, 2006
Evaluation, measurement, & Research from Western Michigan University, 2017
Evaluation, measurement, & Research from Western Michigan University, 2022

Honors and Awards

Recipient of the NAEPSDP Past-Presidents’ Early Career Award, 2025

Recipient of Exellence in Extension- Evaluation Training Award from the American Evaluation Association-Extension TIG, 2024

 

Accomplishments

Horrillo, S. J. (Principal), Lindsay, A. (Co-Principal), Buffington, A. (Co-Principal), Elgeberi, N. (Co-Principal), Helm, M. (Co-Principal), Chvilicek, S. (Co-Principal), Weigel, D. (Co-Principal), Kim, Y. B. (Co-Principal), Baker-Tingey, J. (Co-Principal), Deever, D. (Co-Principal), Taylor, L. (Co-Principal), Moe, J. (Co-Principal), & Maio, H. (Co-Principal). "Extension SNAP-Ed FFY22", Sponsored by Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services, Federal, $2,522,596. 

Elgeberi, N. (Principal), Killian, E. (Co-Principal), "Evaluating childcare projects", Sponsored by Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services, Federal, $2,400,000.

Youth Mental Health in Clark County, Funded by UNR funding (April 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024), awarded March 7, 2023 ($186,500.00), Funded - In Progress, Spring 2023, CoPI Tricia Braxton Perry (10%) with CoPI Teresa Byington (10%), CoPI Najat Elgeberi (10%), CoPI Christopher Kearney (10%), CoPI YaeBin Kim (10%), CoPI Nora Luna (10%), CoPI Magdalena Martinez (10%), CoPI Cathryn Peshlakai (10%) 

News & Journal Articles, Fact Sheets, Reports...

Fact Sheets
Choosing the Right Statistical Test for Your Data: A Road Map for Extension Professionals.
This fact sheet provides extension professionals with the knowledge and skills to select the right statistical test for their data in the simplest way far from statistical complications.
 Elgeberi, N. 2025, University of Nevada, Reno, Extension, FS-25-32
Journals
Impact of a program to improve nutrition, body image, and health-related behaviors for women in treatment for substance use
The papers assesses whether a nutrition and body image program improved healthy food consumption, physical activity, eating pathology, and psychosocial factors for women in recovery from substance use.
Lindsay, A. R., Warren, C. S., Heleman, N., & Elgeberi, N. 2026, Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.
Optimal Location of Renewable Energy Generators in Transmission and Distribution System of Deregulated Power Sector: A Review
This study reviews optimization strategies for placing and sizing renewable energy sources (RES) in power systems, focusing on deregulated markets, RES integration, and hybrid systems for balanced and unbalanced networks.
 Digambar Singh, Najat Elgeberi, Mohammad Aljaidi, Ramesh Kumar, Rabia Emhamed Al Mamlook, Manish Kumar Singla 2025, Energy Engineering
VRDeepSafety: A Scalable VR Simulation Platform with V2X Communication for Enhanced Accident Prediction in Autonomous Vehicles
VRDeepSafety is a VR-based simulation platform designed to improve autonomous vehicle (AV) safety by enabling smarter accident prediction and response. It integrates real-world-like vehicle communication (V2X) and multiple sensors to enhance AV decision-making with an 85% accuracy in predicting accidents.
 Mohammad BaniSalman, Mohammad Aljaidi, Najat Elgeberi, Ayoub Alsarhan, Rabia Emhamed Al Mamlook 2025, World Electric Vehicle Journal
Posters & Presentations
Visual and Participatory Methods in Extension Evaluation: Engaging Communities and Sharing Meaning
Poster presents four participatory methods—Photovoice, Spider Diagrams, Seasonal Calendars, Mind Maps—for Extension evaluation. These visual, culturally responsive tools elevate community voices, reveal lived patterns, and support shared meaning-making. Examples/demos offer practical, equity-centered tips.
 Elgeberi, N. 2025, American Evaluation Association
AI as a Catalyst for Qualitative Research: Reconciling Analytical Innovation with Ethical Responsibility
A 60-min workshop for evaluators on practical AI (e.g., ChatGPT) for qualitative analysis. Demonstrates summarizing responses, spotting themes, and drafting narratives while preserving human interpretation. Live exercises and prompt tips show how AI speeds reporting and supports inclusive, rapid insights.
 Elgeberi, N., Copp, C., M., Spears 2025, American Evaluation Association
Building Evaluation Reporting Excellence: A Hands-On Workshop for Extension Professionals.
A poster presentation that builds Extension educators’ skills in writing clear, persuasive evaluation reports.
 Elgeberi, N., Hernandez, F., 2025, NAEPSDP
Building Extension Evaluation Capacity through a Regional Evaluation Network: Lessons Learned Elgeberi, N.,Sanders, C., Giordono, L., Thomas, M., Koundinya, V., DeBlois, M., Spears, L. 2025, NAEPSDP
Mastering Field Notetaking: An Evidence-Based Workshop for Extension Professionals.
Workshop for Extension pros on effective field notetaking. Highlights rapport, active listening, observation, and systematic notes to capture needs, implementation details, and behavior change. Teaches what/when/how to document, techniques, integration with interviews, and ethics.
 Hernandez, F., Elgeberi, N. 2025, NAEPSDP
Empowering Diverse Voices: Applications of Culturally Responsive Evaluation in Various Programs
Panel on culturally responsive evaluation using Theory of Change. Explores why cultural awareness and socio-cultural context are vital for monitoring impacts. Speakers share domestic/international CRE examples in community, education, agriculture, rural livelihoods, inspiring practical integration.
 Ikendi, S., Elgeberi, N., N., Koundinya, V., Ghimire, N., Spears, Wayankha, M., Galindo, s. 2025, American Evaluation Association
Proceedings
Embedding Culturally Responsive and Racial Equity Strategies in Evaluation: Lessons and Experiences from Evaluation Specialists in the Cooperative Extension System
Culturally Responsive and Equitable Evaluation (CREE) centers on equity, justice, and community partnership throughout evaluation. This roundtable explores CREE as a reflective, relational process that uplifts diverse voices, builds trust, and informs inclusive, culturally grounded evaluation practices in Extension.
 Najat Elgeberi, Vikram Koundinya, LaJoy Spears 2025, Eighth International for Culturally Responsive Evaluation and Assessment Conference
Reports & Updates
Clark County, Nevada 4-H Youth Development Evaluation of 4-H Overnight Summer Camps 2025
This report presents the analysis of 116 surveys collected across four 4-H overnight camps conducted by Clark County Nevada 4-H. The report combines quantitative survey data with qualitative feedback to assess program effectiveness in four key developmental areas: relationships, engagement, belonging, and sparks.
 Elgeberi, N. 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Report
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Evaluation of Clark County 4-H Overnight Camps 2023-2024 Program Year
This report presents the analysis of survey data collected from 147 youth participants to evaluate the impact of overnight camps across four key domains: Engagement, Belonging, Sparks, and Relationships.
 Elgeberi, N. & Luna, N. 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Reports
Special Publications
Statewide Needs Assessment for Nevada's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed), Final Report (Phase 1)
SNAP-Ed is a federally funded grant program that supports evidence-based nutrition education and obesity prevention interventions for persons eligible for SNAP benefits. This needs assessment describes the most pressing nutrition and physical activity needs of the SNAP-eligible population in Nevada.
 Elgeberi, N., Luckey, B., Helm, M. 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, SP-22-16