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Hey y’all! My name is Lisa Sargent and I am an in(ter)dependent consultant that helps organizations dream, strategize and evaluate their way to deeper impact. As evaluators, we know that the projects we assess, the groups we work with, the beneficiaries our efforts aim to help, and the funding allocated to these projects all exist …

Wait, Who Are You Again?: Getting Started with Positionality Statements by Lisa Sargent Read More »

Hi, my name is Ron Reich.  I currently work as a consultant, helping organizations optimize their marketing.  Before my work as a consultant, however, I spent two years working at a consumer rights attorney.  In law school I had to learn about case law, how to “think like a lawyer” and how to construct a …

Three Hot Tips for Becoming A More Effective Evaluator That I Learned In Law School by Ron Reich Read More »

I’m Sasha Kalcheff-Korn, Executive Director of Realm of Caring Foundation, a global nonprofit primarily serving families who are dealing with life-limiting and chronic health conditions. We provide services to 74,000+ clients. I have been working in nonprofits for 15 years in Uganda, New York City, and Colorado. I earned my master’s degree in International Human Rights …

Lessons Learned from Running (and Growing) a Nonprofit by Sasha Kalcheff-Korn Read More »

Hello, fellow evaluators and AEA members! I’m Tasha Parker, Ph.D., LSCSW, MPA, ACHT, Principal and Founder of the Institute of Development.  I want to discuss the importance of moving from collaborative and participatory approaches to true reciprocity in evaluation.  As our field has evolved, we’ve recognized the value of including diverse perspectives and local knowledge …

Moving Beyond Collaboration: Embracing Reciprocity in Trauma-Informed, Equitable Evaluation by Tasha Parker Read More »

I’m Manuela Testolini, Founder & President of In a Perfect World, a youth development organization. At IAPW, we believe the most impactful programs not only teach young people to manage their emotions and build healthy relationships but also empower them to step into leadership roles. A key part of fostering that leadership is involving youth …

Empowering Youth: The Impact of Involving Youth in Program Evaluation by Manuela Testolini Read More »

Hello, AEA365 friends!  I am LaShaune P. Johnson, PhD.  I am a medical sociologist, the founder of Estella Lucia Evaluation, LLC, and a faculty at the University of Houston.  I am an alumna of the LEEAD program and the Certified Listener Poet training.  I am a community-based participatory researcher who uses arts-based methods to share …

Storytelling about Health Disparities to Advance Public Health Evaluation by Dr. LaShaune Johnson Read More »

Hi! I am Chithra Adams, and I serve as the Associate Vice President for Data Intelligence at VentureWell. VentureWell is a national nonprofit headquartered in Hadley, Massachusetts, that specializes in funding, training, and cultivating a pipeline of science and technology inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs. Together with our partners, we are driven to solve the world’s …

The Future of Evaluation of STEM Innovation and Entrepreneurship by Chithra Adams Read More »

Hello! We’re Jacki Purtell and Samantha Langan, Senior Data Intelligence Analysts with VentureWell’s Data Intelligence team. VentureWell is a national nonprofit headquartered in Hadley, Massachusetts, that specializes in funding, training, and cultivating a pipeline of science and technology inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs. Together with our partners, we are driven to solve the world’s biggest challenges …

Bringing Everyone In: Evaluating Inclusive Innovation by Jacki Purtell and Samantha Langan Read More »

Hello! We are Emily Markese and Adam Blandford, evaluators from VentureWell’s Data Intelligence Team. VentureWell is a national nonprofit headquartered in Hadley, Massachusetts, that specializes in funding, training, and cultivating a pipeline of science and technology inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs. Together with our partners, we are driven to solve the world’s biggest challenges and create …

Using Extant Data to Understand Impact and Reach by Emily Markese and Adam Blandford Read More »

Hello! We are Stefanie Leite and Olivia Noel, internal evaluators on the Data Intelligence team at VentureWell. VentureWell is a national nonprofit headquartered in Hadley, Massachusetts, that specializes in funding, training, and cultivating a pipeline of science and technology inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs. Together with our partners, we are driven to solve the world’s biggest …

Effective Data Management in Evaluation of Innovation & Entrepreneurship by Stefanie Leite and Olivia Noel Read More »