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.

Marisa is a senior-level evaluator who has more than 20 years of experience leading small and large-scale evaluation and learning projects across the United States. She has served in leadership roles at Kaiser Permanente, the Colorado Health Foundation, and several research and evaluation firms. Marisa’s formal education includes a master’s degree from the University of Chicago and a doctorate from Case Western Reserve University where she conducted research about evaluation use. She has led mixed method studies for state governments, foundations, and other organizations with an emphasis on actionable results. She is trained in Emergent Learning practices which allows her to facilitate projects which need rapid feedback and context-specific learnings. Marisa’s Social Work background and excellent interpersonal skills allow her to easily build rapport and partner with diverse community-based groups, policymakers, Boards of Directors, and others to meaningfully co-create evaluation plans, design learning agendas, and implement high-quality evaluation that meets the varied needs and wishes of stakeholders. 

Lauren strives to take a human-centered approach to all the work she does and to find ways to make data and evaluation more accessible and approachable for all. Lauren has a background in both international and local development work, having served in Peace Corps in Cambodia and having worked in community resource development at Mile High United Way, in Denver. She has extensive experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and all kinds of walks of life and is passionate about helping nonprofits more deeply infuse community voices into their work.

Kymberly has over 10 years of research, evaluation, and community engagement experience. She has been involved with the design, implementation, and evaluation of projects on incarceration, homelessness, substance use disorder, mental health, HIV/AIDS, maternal and child health, faith-based community organizing, food justice, and other topics. Kymberly obtained bachelors’ degrees in Social Work and Spanish from Oakwood University, masters’ degrees in Social Work and Public Health from Boston University, and an MS and PhD in Community Research and Action from Vanderbilt University.

Cristina has provided more than 15 years of research and programmatic support to nonprofit and governmental organizations. She brings expertise in program strategy and development, research and evaluation, and project management. She is passionate about organizational effectiveness and developing bottom-up approaches that address pressing social problems. Cristina holds a Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences and Policy from Northern Arizona University, a professional certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies and Sociology from the University of San Francisco. 

Erika brings over seven years of experience in communications, relationship building, and sustainability to her role as Digital Community Coordinator at ResultsLab. Previously, she worked alongside Pre-K through 12th grade teams to implement on site garden-based education programs and managed partnerships between corporate employers and nonprofits to strengthen school to career STEM pipelines. She utilizes her degrees in environmental policy from Virginia Tech and Duke University to integrate a systems-based sustainability lens across projects and sectors. Erika spends her time outside of work roller-skating and transitioning her lawn into a native plant paradise.

Agnès commitment to supporting nonprofit evaluation capacity growth is grounded in community. Agnès has worked to challenge the cycle of ideological bias in community development projects by using the power of data to acknowledge and honor the complexities of lived experiences within oppressed communities. She partners with nonprofits, bringing technical and strategic skills to design and develop appropriate frameworks and systems for the implementation of effective monitoring and evaluation of programs. Agnès graduated from St. Catherine University with degrees in Economics and Critical Studies of Race and Ethnicity. 

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.

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.

Megan’s passion for data-driven change and strategic planning began as a classroom teacher in Memphis, Tennessee, and has continued through her work within and alongside non-profit organizations as an evaluator, as a state education agency employee supporting strategic portfolio planning efforts, and as a university instructor, curriculum developer, and instructional coach. Megan holds a master’s degree in Community Development from the University of California, Davis where she specialized in mixed-methods evaluation focused on improving social equity and sustainability. Megan believes that equitable design, inclusive data, and lived experiences can create systemic change for all.

Dareen has 15 years of business experience managing staff, evaluating performance, coordinating functional workflow, supporting service level excellence, and building teams that deliver. Dareen possesses sound business and financial expertise to develop quarterly and annual business planning aligned with a company’s sales, customer service, and new business development goals. She translates business needs from multiple perspectives to form key business objectives that contribute to operational efficiency, financial wellness, customer retention, and brand loyalty. Proficient in overseeing daily operations along with maintaining budgets, managing change across dispersed/multi-unit locations, and establishing cross-functional dialogues to mitigate service issues and drive shared organizational purposes. Dareen holds a Master of Business Degree in Strategic Management from Regis University and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Metropolitan State University.

Katrina has over 5 years of experience with database and data strategy management as well as programmatic experience with nonprofit and international development organizations. She is passionate about helping social good organizations meet their strategic goals by leveraging data. Katrina spent 2 years refining a database and building a data strategy at a regional environmental nonprofit, Alliance for the Great Lakes. Prior to that, Katrina spent 3 years at a USAID contractor, Chemonics International, setting up data systems and evaluation practices for a variety of international projects. She holds a master’s degree in International Development from American University, and a bachelor’s degree in History from Colorado College.

Lindsay has a passion for empowering others through storytelling and enhancing experiences.  She optimizes operations, executes marketing plans and assists with client engagements. Lindsay brings a variety of technical and strategic skills, which she has developed through her experience working in community economic development, project management, and digital marketing. She graduated from the University of San Diego with a degree in Marketing and acts on her passion to empower individuals and build community as a mentor at East High School and volunteer for Women’s Wilderness.

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 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.

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.

Michael brings over 10 years of experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and quality system implementation. Michael is passionate about leveraging data to improve health and education access and outcomes throughout the lifespan. Most recently, he led efforts to implement a patient reported outcomes data platform and reporting program at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, and he previously supported quality improvement programs and applied research in early childhood education, pediatric health, and gerontology/cognitive aging. Michael holds a master’s degree in Experimental Psychology from Florida State University, and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Boston University.

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.