We are experts on data use in the social sector with more than 50 years of experience conducting evaluations and developing programs in more than 20 countries. We apply what we’ve learned working within nonprofits, philanthropies, educational institutions, and government entities – we understand your work because we’ve done it. Through our coaching, consulting and online community – ResultsLab’s Impact Collective – we are creating opportunities for changemakers, like you, to do more with data to spark change.
Our Team
SEAN ARFSTEN
Growth Specialist
Sean works to build meaningful partnerships and identify opportunities for strategic growth. He is a relationship-oriented professional with six years of experience in business development, sales and recruiting. He is passionate about driving change in community health, social justice, and environmental sustainability. Sean earned a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Aurora University and has experience in the nonprofit and corporate sectors as well as collegiate athletics. He’s held roles at organizations such as Lifesong for Orphans, YMCA of Metro Denver, and International Sports Management.
MISSY CATLOW
Impact Consultant
Missy brings a strong background in monitoring and evaluation, particularly within community-based, youth development, and mental health programming. In her work with ResultsLab she has developed theories of change, evaluation plans, and tailored performance monitoring systems, emphasizing user-friendly and accessible tools. She is experienced in both qualitative and quantitative analysis, coupled with a commitment to data-driven decision-making and non-extractive, evidence-based evaluations that prioritize stakeholder engagement and accessibility. She has served as a learning community coach providing hands support to grantees throughout the training and technical assistance.
CINDY EBY
Founder I Strategic Advisor
Cindy is a disruptor when it comes to evaluation in the social sector and applies more than 20 years of international experience in guiding nonprofit organizations to build their capacity for using data. She graduated from the University of Denver with a Master’s Degree in Sociology in applied research, and her career experience has included leadership and advisory roles with organizations such as the Nurse-Family Partnership, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, Mile High United Way, and the Center for Health Policy Research.
ALLISON FRIES
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Allison is a strategic leader with 20+ years of experience driving growth, operational excellence, and organizational transformation. Passionate about community impact, Allison is serving her eighth year on the board of We Don’t Waste, where she has helped guide strategy, governance, and executive transitions and enjoys partnering with ResultsLab’s clients to bring business rigor to scale impact and improve outcomes.
Her career spans healthcare, technology, and consulting where she has led mergers, new market launches, and cross-functional team leadership. She’s known for combining analytical thinking with a deep understanding of mission-driven work. She holds a BA from Tufts University and an MBA from Georgetown, plus certifications in Agile, Change Management, and the Science of Well-Being.
LAURELIN HAAS
Impact Consultant
Laurelin has spent over 7 years applying her skills in performance measurement and data communication to programs and research projects in the non-profit, higher education, and government sectors. Prior to her role at ResultsLab, Laurelin provided quantitative and qualitative evaluation services as a policy analyst for the research arm of the Florida legislature. She also has a background in international development and engagement, serving in Peace Corps Albania for two years, and was awarded a Boren Scholarship for a year of study in China. Laurelin holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Florida State University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Community and Regional Planning and Environmental Studies from Iowa State University.
RAHUL KULKARNI
Senior Impact Consultant
Rahul is a passionate advocate for social impact through data-driven decision making. Prior to joining ResultsLab, Rahul worked on creating impact measurement frameworks for leading CDFIs (Community Development Financial Institutions) and helped create evaluation plans for programs aimed at building nonprofit capacity and increasing their access to financial resources. Rahul also has experience working in a grassroots nonprofit in Mumbai, India, where he helped evaluate governmental programs through data analysis and dissemination. He holds a Master’s in Public Policy from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor’s in Technology from Manipal Institute of Technology in India.
ISABEL MAGNUS
Impact Consultant
Isabel is a bilingual professional with 10 years of nonprofit program and data management across sectors and focus areas. She earned a Masters in Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences from CUNY’s Graduate Center and Bachelors degrees in Economics and Latin American Studies from the University of Miami. Isabel holds learning, measurement, and evaluation practices as tools for creating a more equitable and loving world, with special passion for changing the way people relate to data, uplifting the organic ways we do this work, and improving the ways we serve our communities through intentional inclusion of voices.
CAITLIN MCATEER
Senior Impact Advisor
Caitlin is committed to the improvement of systems and standards. Through experience in evaluation, anthropology, and public health, she works to build a more equitable society where all people live fulfilling, healthy, and productive lives. Caitlin uses both qualitative and quantitative research designs as well as community-based insights to enable data-driven decision making. Caitlin earned her Master of Public Service degree from the University of Arkansas focused on strategics planning and mixed-methods research design. She also holds a Bachelor’s in Anthropology from Texas Christian University.
Carolyn Paola
Growth Manager
Carolyn brings 25 years of experience in relationship and stakeholder management and a deep connection to Seattle’s vibrant business and tech ecosystem, dating back to the early 1990s. Her career spans account and partner management, business development, sales, customer success, communications, and executive leadership at companies including Active Voice, Visio (Microsoft), Nimble Technology, Envision, Trumba, Voyager Capital, and Answerdash. Most recently, Carolyn spent 7 years at Year Up, a national nonprofit, where she served as National Account Director, driving and growing enterprise partnerships with companies including Amazon and Salesforce. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Theory from Western Washington University.
KRISTEN POZZOBONI
Director, Impact Services
Kristen specializes in the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs and systems in education, community-based, and government settings. With over 25 years of experience in strategic planning, facilitation, teaching, learning design, and research she has led initiatives to elevate youth and community voice, promote health and wellbeing, improve access to quality education, create innovative professional learning, and develop strategies for inclusive and equitable engagement.
Kristen earned a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology/Learning Sciences from the University of Colorado Boulder and has provided leadership in a variety of roles at San Francisco State University, Denver Public Schools, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, The Institute for Intercultural Community Leadership at Santa Fe Community College, and the National Outdoor Leadership School.
JACLYN SABLOSKY
VP, Growth + Partnerships
Jaclyn works to build stronger brands, strengthen partnerships and enhance client experiences. She is a results-oriented executive with 15 years experience in strategic marketing initiatives. She is data-driven, customer-focused and passionate about driving social change. Jaclyn earned a Master’s Degree in Marketing from the University of Cincinnati and has experience in agency, nonprofit and corporate sectors. She’s held leadership roles at organizations such as the Economics Center, Luxottica, and Greater Cincinnati Foundation.
KENZIE STRONG
VP, Quality & Innovation
Decisions made without data don’t stand a chance in Kenzie path. She operates from the belief that measurement should be practical, engaging, and meaningful. Kenzie’s 15-years in program evaluation includes work with organizations such as Mile High United Way, Right To Play International, Save the Children USA, ActionAid International, and the Ministry of Education in the Marshall Islands. She has a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from Duke University and Bachelor’s in Finance from the University of Colorado-Boulder.
VALENCIA WILSON
Senior Impact Consultant
Valencia has over 13 years of experience in strategic design, monitoring and evaluation, and impact investing programs targeting underserved and vulnerable populations in both the United States and Latin America. She is passionate about peacebuilding, governance, and human rights and her expertise in conflict resolution and data analysis has led her to spearheading and supporting various development projects with the US Government, the Colombian National Reintegration Agency, the World Bank, US and Colombian nonprofits and commercial banking clients. In these roles she has used her mediation and dialogue skills with her clients along with building innovative instruments such as social bonds and impact investing in dynamic developing markets. Valencia earned her Master’s degree in Latin American Studies from Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service where she focused on political economy and development, and a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies at Virginia Tech.
NATALIA YAVICH
Senior Impact Consultant
Natalia brings over 20 years of experience in evaluation, research, management and monitoring of programs targeting underserved populations and minorities in the US and Latin America. She’s knowledgeable in quantitative and qualitative research methods and design of data collection tools. She has leadership experience in academic management of postgraduate programs in health management and public health. She believes in using the evaluation process as an opportunity to gain clarity on what the organization is trying to achieve and how, improve its effectiveness and performance, train and motivate the staff and engage partners and communities with the organization’s vision.