Our experienced consultants bring professionalism, integrity, objectivity, creativity, and a commitment to delivering meaningful results to every engagement. With our in-depth understanding of the intricacies of federal, state, local and quasi-government organizations, not-for-profit entities and foundations, academic institutions, and private industry, Sjoberg Evashenk Consulting is uniquely qualified to create innovative, measurable solutions to position your organization for the future.
Our innovative and dedicated team strictly adheres to the highest standards of independence, ethics, and confidentiality. We uphold these principles in every engagement to earn and maintain our clients’ trust. Further, we seek only the top candidates for our team. We look for analytical and practical yet visionary and strategic thinkers who base their ideas on concrete evidence and thorough evaluation. Our consultants are team-oriented, possess superb communication skills, thrive on constant learning, and find satisfaction with assisting our clients in meeting their goals. To attract and retain exemplary staff, we are committed to providing an exceptional environment that is conducive to creativity, productivity, and personal growth and satisfaction.
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Ms. Brady offers several decades of experience overseeing, managing and conducting performance audits, consulting engagements, feasibility studies, and financial audits and analysis at all levels of state and local government. Ms. Brady provides industry expertise in transportation, capital planning and construction, and federal grant administration and compliance. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in accountancy and an MBA from California State University, Sacramento. Ms. Brady is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Construction Auditor, and Chartered Global Management Accountant.
Since 2000, Mr. Skiles has dedicated his career to the independent evaluation of public agencies and programs, with the goal of increasing public transparency and accountability and providing practical solutions to improve service delivery. His experience in state and local government includes a broad spectrum of government responsibilities, programs, and operations. Mr. Skiles currently serves as the outsourced Chief Audit Executive for four local governments—the City of Elk Grove, California; Snohomish County, Washington; Santa Clara Valley Water District; and Omnitrans, a regional transit agency in Southern California. He also serves state and local agencies throughout the western United States through performing audit and management consulting services. He has an M.A. in Sociology from California State University, Northridge. He also is a Certified Internal Auditor, holds a Certification in Risk Management Assurance, and is a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors, Society for Human Resources Management, and Association of Local Government Auditors.
Ms. McCallum offers more than 15 years of experience managing and performing a wide array of large- and small-scale local government and state level performance audits, program evaluations, operational reviews, rate studies, and financial analyses. In addition to her broad industry-wide experience, Ms. McCallum specializes in environmental programs, public safety, and emergency services. She earned an MBA from California State University, Sacramento, with a specialization in Finance, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg. She is also a Certified Governmental Financial Manager and Certified Government Audit Professional. Ms. McCallum is a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors and Association of Government Accountants.
Since 2018, Mr. Paparian has been working in the public sector conducting performance audits of state and local entities. He brings strong research and analytical skills, as well as training, project management, communication, and attention to detail. Prior to joining Sjoberg Evashenk Consulting, Mr. Paparian worked for the California State Auditor’s office for six years, leading performance audit teams on large and complex performance audits of statewide programs. In addition to leading and conducting performance audits, Mr. Paparian has been involved in assessing internal controls for nonprofits and state and local government agencies, evaluating programs, conducting policy analysis, assessing internal controls, and evaluating program effectiveness. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Accounting from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Since 2005, Ms. Luu has managed and conducted performance audits, financial analyses, compliance audits, program evaluations, and business process assessments at all levels of government. She provides industry expertise in capital construction oversight, public transportation, project management best practices, benchmarking and federal procurement rules, and performance measurement. Ms. Luu earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with concentration in international business and emphasis on finance from California State University, Sacramento. She is a Certified Construction Auditor and member of the National Association of Construction Auditors, Association of Government Accountants, and Project Management Institute.
Having worked with state, federal, and local government entities for over 30 years, Margarita Fernández has overseen and managed evaluations and audits that cover a wide variety of public services and programs, developing expertise in state and local government programs and operations, government auditing standards, and the management of public sector audit organizations. She previously served the California State Auditor’s Office as its Chief of Public Affairs & Quality Assurance, and served as liaison with federal, state, and local government officials, standard setting bodies, and national professional organizations, including serving on the executive committee for the Western Intergovernmental Audit Forum and on various national committees with the National State Auditors Association. Ms. Fernández earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in accountancy from California State University, Sacramento and is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Government Financial Manager.
Mr. Barry provides an array of experience from his work in both the public and private sectors. He has a background in public policy, government affairs and business development, and provides expertise in policy analysis and construction market analysis. Mr. Barry earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from California State University, Sacramento, with an emphasis on International Relations.
Ms. Evashenk provides insight and expertise in strategic communications, project management, and business development from nearly 15 years of experience in a variety of industries. She earned a Master of Communication Management and a Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Law from the University of Southern California, as well as a certificate in Green Chemistry and Sustainability from the University of Washington.
Dan Curtis has more than 20 years of federal government experience, including over seven years conducting investigations for the U.S. Department of Labor. Additionally, he has extensive knowledge in data analysis, compliance, quality assurance, and human resources. Prior to joining Sjoberg Evashenk Consulting, Mr. Curtis owned and operated a retail business with multiple locations.
Mr. Curtis received a Master of Science in Sports Management from the American Public University. He then earned his Master of Public Administration from San Francisco State University and was a Presidential Management Fellow.
Ms. Hancock provides insight and expertise from 10 years of management and business development experience in a variety of industries. She is knowledgeable in risk management, human resource management, and financial analysis and reporting. Ms. Hancock earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Accounting degree from the University of South Alabama.
Mr. McCallum provides strong research and analytical skills. He brings technical experience related to data analysis, internal controls, procurement, and compliance. Mr. McCallum earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics with a minor in Economics from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California.
Dr. Ambar Hernandez Negrete brings more than a decade of experience in research, project management, and leadership. Her skill-set encompasses data analysis within higher education research and public sector environments. Throughout her career, she has managed numerous projects across various domains, including state and local government agencies, policy analysis, STEM, and education. She holds a Ph.D. in Education and a B.S. in Community and Regional Development from the University of California, Davis.
Griffin Walters is a Staff Consultant with Sjoberg Evashenk Consulting. Having worked in several different teams and organizational settings, he brings an adaptable skillset to complement and ensure team successes, with experience in business consulting engagements, applications in Artificial Intelligence, and marketing strategy. He earned a Master of Business Administration from California State University Northridge, and a MSc. in Marketing from the University of Nottingham.
Mr. Mongillo brings strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills. His background in economics and data analysis supports informed decision-making. Mr. Mongillo earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon.
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