Experience
Two decades of evaluation across complex community systems.
25+
Years of Experience
50+
Funded Projects
11+
Peer-Reviewed Publications
3
Universities Served
Sectors
Where the work has lived.
Violence Prevention & Community Safety
Multi-year evaluations of community violence intervention programs, street outreach teams, and prevention coalitions.
Positive Youth Development
Evaluation of youth mentoring, after-school programs, and out-of-school-time initiatives across urban and rural communities.
Public & Behavioral Health
Needs assessments and program evaluations addressing ACEs, mental health, substance use, and community resilience.
K–12 and Higher Education
Research and evaluation supporting student success, equity initiatives, and education-to-workforce pathways.
Select Clients & Partners
Trusted across sectors and scales.
We work alongside public agencies, universities, foundations, and community-based organizations — bringing the same care and rigor to every engagement.
- City of Akron
- Akron Street Team Pilot
- Summit Education Initiative
- University of Akron
- Kent State University
- Ashland University
- Institute for the Study & Prevention of Violence
- CCRES
Methodological Toolkit
Methods matched to the question.
Mixed-methods evaluation design Logic models & theory of change Survey design & validation Qualitative interviewing & focus groups Quantitative analysis (SPSS, R, Stata) Community-based participatory research Equity-focused evaluation Continuous quality improvement Strategic planning facilitation Grant evaluation & outcomes reporting IRB-compliant research protocols Stakeholder engagement & co-design