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. 

Cheryl is committed to helping non-profits use their data effectively. She enjoys collaborating with organizations throughout every stage of the data lifecycle—from designing the best questions to collecting, analyzing, visualizing, communicating, and acting on the data. Cheryl has over 25 years of experience in nonprofit management and performance improvement. She has led programs and performance improvement efforts in treatment foster care, school- and community-based programs, higher education, and treatment for adults with serious and persistent mental illness.  Additionally, in health care, Cheryl has led primary and secondary research and evaluated a $9 million grant for improvement in health care education.  In addition to her nonprofit experience, Cheryl owned a successful consumer insight research company whose clients included many top producers of well-known consumer products. She is the chair of her local United Way’s Data, Research, and Analysis Committee and a member of their Impact Council.  Cheryl holds a BA, MA, and PhD in Psychology.

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.

Marisol is known for creating leadership experiences that allow community members to take an active role in decision-making processes and for helping nonprofits establish effective and efficient evaluation practices. Dedicated to connecting with people on a personal level, she infuses fun into every relationship and learning experience she shares with our clients. Prior to joining our team, Marisol enjoyed over seven years with Mile High United Way, focusing on program management and capacity building. She earned her Master of Public Health degree with the Colorado School of Public Health.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Susan is a researcher, evaluator and data specialist with over 15 years of experience conducting applied evaluation and research studies in K-12 and higher education, government, and human service organizations. Her expertise includes qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods approaches. While at Denver Public Schools, she served as Director of Innovation Research for the Imaginarium, the school system’s innovation lab. She oversaw a large-scale evaluation of the district’s Personalized Learning initiative as well as smaller-scale evaluations of innovations designed to promote equity and close the achievement gap. She holds a Ph.D. in Applied Cognitive Psychology, focusing on Learning Science, an M.Ed. in Instructional Design and Instructional Technology, both from George Mason University and a B.A., M.A. in English Language and Literature from the University of Oxford (UK).

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.