Nova Gocchi Carrasco Senior Evaluation Project Manager

Nova Gocchi Carrasco is the Senior Evaluation Project Manager for the Methodology and Evaluation Research Core (MERC). Her responsibilities include the management essential activities required to execute evaluation projects, as well as maintaining regular communication with clients, partnering organizations, and MERC staff to make sure that everything runs like clockwork.

With over a decade of experience in research administration, Nova has published several articles and managed research projects on topics related to substance use, rural community health, and research with under-resourced communities. Nova's professional life is underscored by a passion for research dissemination and translation, aiming to make research accessible to communities of all identities and abilities.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, she enjoys spending time with her son Elliot/Iris, her partner Marco, and the eclectic menagerie they call home. Nova loves traveling, attending live music and theater events and dedicates a substantial portion of her time to nurturing her garden and her beloved animal and plant companions.

Contact Info: 

Location: Prem S. Paul Research Center at Whittier School (WHIT) 370E

Lincoln NE 68583-0866

Phone:  402-472-0764 On campus, dial 2-0764

Email:  ngocchicarrasco2@unl.edu