Our Services

Evaluation

We are external evaluators for federal grants. We can support applicants applying to the U.S. Department of Education, the National Institutes for Health, and the National Science Foundation grants. Our evaluation approach aligns with the American Evaluation Association's (AEA) professional standards and competencies. Our comprehensive evaluation approach emphasizes ethical practice, cultural competence, and stakeholder engagement to ensure that our evaluations are credible, feasible, and respectful of the contexts of our clients. We utilize a blend of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods designs to answer critical evaluation questions, ensuring our methodologies are robust and culturally appropriate. By engaging diverse stakeholders throughout the evaluation process, we promote shared understanding and facilitate using evaluation findings to drive meaningful improvements and foster social justice. Our commitment to continuous professional development and adherence to the highest ethical standards ensures that our evaluation services provide valuable insights and recommendations that help organizations achieve their goals while advancing equity and inclusion.

Higher Education Consulting

We specialize in an equity and data-driven approach to higher education consulting. Our services are grounded in the principles of equity first. We approach answering our client’s questions by designing a process that ensures we center those on margins. By leveraging advanced statistical techniques and critical quantitative methods, we analyze key performance indicators such as graduation rates, financial aid distribution, and student engagement levels to uncover disparities and identify areas for improvement. Our comprehensive approach ensures that data is collected, analyzed, and used to inform actionable strategies that drive institutional change and enhance the educational experience on the margins. With our expertise, higher education institutions can create a more equitable environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed.

Research

We provide comprehensive critical and equity-oriented research services, including design, data collection, data warehousing, analysis, and data visualization. Through research, we help institutions understand and address disparities in various sectors, including education, healthcare, and other public policy areas. Our expertise in survey research allows us to develop and administer surveys that capture critical insights into the experiences and needs of diverse populations. We also offer data warehousing services for secure, scalable storage of complex datasets and use advanced data visualization to transform findings into clear, actionable insights. Additionally, using the insights gained from the research, we assist organizations in developing strategic plans and outcomes to measure success and implement data-informed decisions to achieve their equity goals.