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