An evaluation consultant who speaks social work
Most evaluators understand either the academic side or the practical side, but rarely both. You need someone who can bridge academic credibility with real-world implementation—someone who's been in your shoes.
The real problem isn't your programs
It's the evaluation systems that don't fit how this work actually happens. You're dealing with assessment tools designed by people who've never run a program, rubrics that miss what matters, and requirements written in a different language. The more you try to make broken systems work, the more time gets pulled away from your mission.
Academic credentials that serve real programs
As SDSU Associate Professor and county contractor, I've seen evaluation from both sides. I know what academic rigor looks like and what program constraints feel like.
Research that matters
My publications focus on bridging theory and practice, not just advancing academic careers.
CSWE accreditation experience
I've guided multiple programs through successful accreditation cycles with practical, manageable approaches.
Grant evaluation expertise
I've designed evaluation plans that satisfy funders while generating data programs can actually use for improvement.
Cross-sector perspective
My work spans education programs, county services, and community organizations. I understand diverse stakeholder needs.
Evaluation that strengthens programs instead of just measuring them
My approach combines academic rigor with deep understanding of program realities. Together, we design an assessment that helps your team improve while meeting external requirements and telling a compelling story of your impact.
Start with your mission
Evaluation should support what you're trying to accomplish, not derail it with unnecessary complexity or irrelevant metrics.
Respect your expertise
Internal expertise about program realities should drive evaluation design, not external frameworks that ignore your context.
Build sustainable systems
Design data collection and analysis processes that become part of how your organization naturally operates.
Design for your context
Effective evaluation design adapts to your timeline, budget, organizational culture, and the specific outcomes that matter most.
I'm committed to social work values and supporting administrators
I understand the pressures you face every day as a program administrator. My goal is to provide support that respects the work you do and helps you serve your mission more effectively.