Martha McGuire brings over 30 years of extensive experience in monitoring and evaluation, particularly within international development. The expert has successfully led numerous multi-disciplinary and complex projects across various sectors, demonstrating a remarkable ability to facilitate organizational and policy development including strategic and operational planning. Her projects often cater to vulnerable populations such as homeless individuals, Indigenous communities, and people with disabilities, across disciplines including urban planning, health, social services, and green energy. Collaborating with international funding organizations and local initiatives, she has significantly contributed to programs that drive positive organizational and systemic change.

Key leadership roles include her tenure at the Canadian Evaluation Society, where she played a pivotal role in the development and implementation of the Core Body of Knowledge project, enhancing the understanding of evaluation practices. Her profound impact is further evidenced by her involvement in the CES Professional Designation Program and her contributions as an associate at a non-profit social enterprise focused on applying open-source tools to the field, aimed at transforming evaluation practices.

Her achievements have been recognized through awards such as the CES 2009 Award for Contribution to Theory and Practice of Evaluation in Canada, and she has been actively involved in teaching roles at Ryerson University and through the UN Systems Staff College. With technical acumen and professional leadership, she stands out in her field, ready to deliver measurable impacts through her evaluative expertise.