Our approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and a passion for community-centered solutions. We create thoughtful research strategies that not only uncover insights, but also empower organizations to drive meaningful change within their community.

Here’s what to expect from us:

  • We create customized frameworks that are responsive to your organization’s goals and the unique needs of your community. This approach ensures that our work is not only relevant to your strategic plan, but also reflects the needs and experiences of the community you serve.

  • We prioritize treating community members as co-researchers rather than subjects. This is accomplished by intentionally including them in the program evaluation process, such as co-designing surveys, collecting data, and interpreting findings.

  • Equity and social justice are core values driving our evaluation work, not afterthoughts. We aim to reveal disparities, amplify marginalized voices, and advocate for systemic change as part of our work. Our approach isn’t just about measuring outcomes but actively working to dismantle inequities through our evaluations.

  • Numbers and stories are two sides of the same coin, and we believe in harnessing both. Our approach ensures that quantitative data is contextualized with rich, qualitative insights, providing a holistic understanding of your impact. This combination of data not only helps answer the 'what,' but also the 'why,' paving the way for solutions that are both insightful and actionable.

  • Our expertise spans research and evaluation, criminal justice, and social services. This multidisciplinary background enables us to deliver a truly holistic and nuanced service addressing complex, interconnected challenges that other evaluators might overlook.

From our very first conversation, we prioritize understanding your goals, challenges, and the impact you’re striving to create. We believe in taking the time to listen deeply, ensuring that we fully grasp the nuances of your work. This isn’t just about gathering information - it’s about building a relationship grounded in trust, empathy, and mutual respect. Together, we’ll set clear intentions for our collaboration, so you know exactly what to expect at every stage.