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Evaluation Strategy, LLC is an independent consulting firm that provides measurement support to a wide range of organizations seeking to build knowledge and improve performance through evidence. Services include strategic planning, measurement systems, program evaluation, and training. Current and recent clients include national nonprofits, national and regional philanthropies, global consulting firms, municipal and federal government agencies.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Provide strategic and technical support in monitoring, evaluation, and learning to grantees and staff in this national venture philanthropy. Lead internal use of measurement and evaluation to demonstrate organization value and strengthen services. Provide MLE consultation services to 30+ grantees.

Boston, Ma, Us

Provide guidance support to internal evaluation efforts and quality improvement initiatives. Consult with case teams on monitoring and evaluation elements of organizational strategy engagements.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Led evaluation efforts for key foundation investments in US education. In US Advocacy led assessment of investments related to education policy. Advised President of US Program on cross-program evaluation initiatives. Participated in development of foundation-wide measurement framework.

Rockville, Md, Us

Directed research related to all phases of public health media campaigns, including audience segmentation, exploratory research, concept and message testing, brand equity/tracking studies, and large-scale outcome evaluations.

Washington, Dc, Us

Created Office of Evaluation for newly formed federal agency. Established evaluation philosophy and strategy. Directed team that led over 100 studies of agency programs, including first randomized trial of AmeriCorps. Established evaluation technical assistance network for grantees and knowledge management clearinghouse on community service programming. Participated in setting agency direction and policy.

Created high stakes assessment systems for high school mastery and teacher certification. Conducted state and federal evaluations in health communication and health education.