I am a researcher, creative leader, and strategic thinker who specializes in equity-focused education initiatives, social impact programs, and inclusive communications strategies. With more than 20 years of experience in academic research, non-profit, philanthropic, and public sectors, I have centered deep listening, community engagement, and participatory inquiry in order to support organizations to improve programs and outcomes. I am particularly interested in working with organizations that advance racial and social justice, and that are driven by a deep commitment to equity and inclusion. I'm focused on:• Combining data, research, and narrative to analyze a program's effectiveness and/or improve services • Supporting initiatives that build the next generation of social change leaders• Collaborating with philanthropy and building partnerships to strengthen impactSpecialties: Education (K-12 and Higher Ed), youth development, public health, research, impact evaluation, communications strategy and implementation, community outreach, non-profit management, program design, grant writing, philanthropic relations and fundraising.