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Summary In this episode, we discuss “The Power of Perspective: Generations of Evaluators Generating Change,” an interactive journey map featured at the 2022 American Evaluation Association conference. Rooted in popular education and critical pedagogy, it highlighted the suppression of critical voices in evaluation and connected participants' lives to a lineage of resistance within the field. We discuss its development, installation, and reception, along with future plans, including digital platforms, workshops, university curricula, and ‘zines. Efforts to enhance accessibility, including language and disability justice, are part of the ongoing collaboration's dreams. ⁠⁠Episode 6 transcript⁠ Notes COMING SOON! References COMING SOON! Music “Inspired” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) ⁠⁠Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0⁠⁠ Contact us  Website:⁠⁠ https://themay13group.net⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: Carolina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carodela⁠⁠⁠ Nayantara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nayantara-premakumar Vidhya: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vidhyashanker⁠⁠

Dr. Les Wright, Jr. is a veteran educator and leader with over 20 years of experience in educational leadership, training, and program management in higher education administration and the federal government.   Dr. Wright is a board-certified coach with a graduate evidence-based executive leadership coaching certificate. He is a certified DISC behavior analyst with coaching certifications and credentials through Taking Flight Learning. Dr. Wright is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, the American Evaluation Association, and the American Psychological Association. He also served 4 years in the U.S. Army. He has a doctorate in higher education and adult learning from Walden University, a master's degree in adult education and instructional technology from Troy University, and a bachelor's degree from Louisiana Tech University.   Dr. Wright currently uses a wheelchair, having lost the ability to walk independently. Despite his challenges and limitations, Dr. Wright remains active and engaged as the CEO and owner of the Wright Coaching and Consulting Services LLC, a veteran-owned small business that helps individuals, professionals, and leaders develop their skills, improve their strengths, and design a plan to achieve their goals through personal, professional, and executive leadership coaching.   Contact Info: Website: https://www.thewrightcoachingservices.com/ Email: thewrightcoachingservices@gmail.com  

Welcome to episode 416 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast, brought to you this week by Thrive Market. See why over 1 million members love Thrive – shop 6,000+ products curated by our experts. Organic? Non-GMO? Vegan, paleo, keto? Gluten-free? You name it, Thrive Market caters to it. Today, I'm talking with Tiffany Smith, CEO of Camber Outdoors. Tiffany and Camber Outdoors are dedicated to empowering the Outdoor Recreation Economy industry to build workplaces where people from all communities, backgrounds, identities, faiths, and world views can thrive. Brought to you this week by Thrive Market Facebook​ ​Twitter​ ​Instagram​ Love the show? Subscribe, ​rate, review, and share!​ Sign up for my Newsletter ​HERE​ I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: ​rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com   Show Notes - You have years of experience in the non-profit world, how were you inspired to pursue that path? One of my mentors, Dr. Bob Long, used to work for the Kellogg Foundation in Battle Creek. There was this opportunity [00:02:40] that came up with the Urban League, and he thought I should go for it. And, a few other leaders at the Urban League also thought I should go for it, so I did. I [00:02:50] put together, a unique proposal. They were looking for someone to do fundraising for them, and I wasn't really even quite sure, What that really looked like, but I was great in sales, and I [00:03:00] was excellent in marketing. And so when Dr. Long began to explain to me a little bit more about the role and what it looks like, I was like, you know what, I can do this. And I'll put my name in a hat. [00:03:10] I created a proposal for the Urban League around what I could do for them in reference to being their fundraising consultant. And, They hired [00:03:20] me, trusted me, to do that. And within the first year, I raised over a million dollars for that. At that moment, I [00:03:30] knew that the passion that I had to be able to mark the passion around sales and around engagement with relationships could merge with [00:03:40] my passion for community and mission work. And so it was like the perfect marriage for me getting into the non-profit world. - What led you to Camber? Oh, man, I was finishing up with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society [00:05:40]. Great organization. And I had been working there, as their regional director. And, you reach a point in your [00:05:50] career, I believe, where you outgrow certain areas, right? That's true. and, sometimes, we heed it, and we take the nudge, and other times we don't. [00:06:00] And I was feeling that nudge. It was right around when everything happened with George Floyd. And so, like everyone else in the world, you're rethinking everything you're [00:06:10] thinking. Your job, your family structure, your work life balance, what does that look like? And so that was in that moment for me. And I said, I think it's time for me to up [00:06:20] level and identify, an organization where the impact goes beyond my last name. I always say this because I mean it with [00:06:30] everything within me. It's really important that my legacy doesn't stop with the Smiths. And when Camber approached me [00:06:40], they had this unique position for c Chief Development Officer. the first of its kind for that organization, [00:06:50] and the workaround being able to transform workspaces to be more inclusive was extremely attractive to me to be able to come [00:07:00] in, not just to impact the individual lives in the workspaces and to. Help companies build more competitive [00:07:10] opportunities, but to understand that the work that is being done has the potential to impact an entire industry. [00:07:20] That was powerful to me. - Walk us through Cambers Roadmap to Workplace Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity Camber's roadmap to workplace inclusion, equity, and diversity. We align and partner with [00:13:30] corporations, small businesses, and nonprofits to help and support their needs around workplace, DEI. And once they become a partner with Camber, we have the [00:13:40] Camber Survey System, which, next year is going to receive National recognition from the American Evaluation Association. It's [00:13:50] going to be a case study. We partnered with Claremont Graduate Center years ago to develop a very robust survey around DEI in workspaces [00:14:00], and in doing so, the work that we're doing and how we are sharing our information with our partners and how we're aligning our [00:14:10] programming. To support the survey, the American Advising Association has recognized that we've identified a different pathway for [00:14:20] evaluation and research across industries across the board. And so we're going to be recognized next year for that. And we're really [00:14:30] looking forward to it because we've seen a lot of progress with our partners. And so, the campus survey system is a 2 part survey. We have a workplace component and an [00:14:40] employee component. The workplace component is where we have a leadership to complete the survey. The 2nd. Part of the survey is where the employees complete the exact [00:14:50] same survey, and they share with us their lived experiences versus the vision of the leadership. That's good. And upon that, [00:15:00] we then, collect the data. And we identify the areas that the corporations are doing amazing at, and then also the [00:15:10] opportunities, where we see that they need to really change, to modify if they truly want to become and build an environment that's inclusive for [00:15:20] everyone. Based upon that data, we then tailor our programming to align with the needs of that particular partner. And we have programming in [00:15:30] place that helps them to move the needle in any area that the survey has shown that they need help or support in, and that the partners then are [00:15:40] able to streamline all of the programming across their entire organization. So every single employee has access to all of our programs, resources, and tools [00:15:50] when they become a Camber partner. And based upon that movement and that application of programming, along with our other flagship programming, we're seeing change [00:16:00] happen. - Your profile lists you as the primary revenue facilitator (I love that description). What are some of the ways you facilitate revenue? From my long history of being [00:20:50] in development in the nonprofit space, 17 plus years, there is a unique way that I like to think about generating revenue. and now in my role as CEO, it's,[00:21:00] I guess I would say I am the relationship facilitator. But to be honest, that has always been my model when thinking about revenue is [00:21:10] being able to uniquely identify whether I'm talking about an individual, a foundational corporation, identify alignment with mission around a [00:21:20] common ground or a common cause. And then building it based upon the timing, the alignment, around mission and around [00:21:30] impact. And it becomes not so much me having to ask or beg for money, but just a natural next step in [00:21:40] the relationship that we formed together around this. And go, and I still stick with that. I stick with building [00:21:50] authentic relationships with partners willing to be married to Camber and not to Tiffany, That they're married to the mission of Camber, that they're married to the work we're doing. That they can [00:22:00] see the impact and value that in a way that leads them to contribute or want to be a part of the change, and so my job is [00:22:10] to. Showcase us in a way that the people that are aligned with us, I like to say that is a part of our team, our group, quote [00:22:20] unquote, our people that I highlight us in a way that they're attracted to us, not because we're flashy or we have these striking stats, but [00:22:30] because the impact that they're seeing moves them to action. Yeah. And the things that you're doing also fit in with their ethos and their being and all their [00:22:40] things. So they're going to line up to it, quick, more quickly than others. And they will want to stick around because it's what they're all about. - Who are some of your key partners? Of course, every single partner means everything to us. But strong support from REI, which has been strong for us throughout the years, [00:23:30] Winnebago Industries, Brooks Running, People for Bikes, the VF Foundation, Keen, SRAM, I can go on and on. Yeah, a lot of the brand partners. Yeti Coolers [00:23:40], We really span across the outdoors and not in a traditional scope of outdoor industry companies, but more of a wider scope around [00:23:50] outdoor health and wellness and environment. And we have a partner, Helen of Troy, who came on board this year. So we're really expanding [00:24:00] on how we impact and the companies that we impact, and we're grateful for every single partner - You've held roles with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Girl Scouts, and National Urban League, which of those experiences do you draw on most in your role at Camber? Oh man, that's a good [00:25:10] question. I would say that every single role has prepared me for this position. When I think about [00:25:20] Urban League, I think about that as my foundational piece, right? learning the non-profit world, learning how to make a profit in the nonprofit world, right?[00:25:30] Those pieces that, beyond the mission and sustainability for nonprofits, are financial, right? And then with the Girl Scouts, it was so much of spreading my wings a little bit. [00:25:40] They hired me to, cover a region. And so I had to move for an impact quickly with a city where I had zero contacts, [00:25:50] right? So it allowed me to quickly engage and know how to emerge myself in an organization and a community quickly to [00:26:00] have impact. And then when I think about LLS, I was able to take a regional or local type concept and grow it to [00:26:10] impact our national brand at LLS. I had a concept or idea around development that was working in my particular region. I [00:26:20] have some relationships with some celebrity NFL players, and I was able to merge those two worlds together to have a larger impact on a national model [00:26:30] that they're still doing. So all of these people, I think, have really helped and supported me to be able to work in the industry and in [00:26:40] this space, especially as CEO because I pull it from the mall all the time. - Are there any initiatives you wish you had more time for? Yeah [00:27:10] There's never a shortage of things on our list. I'm sure one of the main things that are on our list and that we'll be doing more of this year is we did a pilot called Conversations with Camber [00:27:20], and we did it based upon, when I became CEO, and my entire team, we did, what we called coffee with camber. And so [00:27:30] every single person on my team, along with myself, talked with all of our partners who were willing to speak with us. We were just checking in, and [00:27:40] we were just seeing what we should be doing more of. And it was a founding idea, and I wanted to do it that way, Rick, because I wanted to hear from [00:27:50] every level of leadership. The old way of DEI says, let's look at the executives only, let's have a conversation in a room, and then tell [00:28:00] everyone else. I would like to forge it, let's have everybody in the room and have a real conversation. Yeah, fantastic. And they [00:28:10] told us that they wanted to convene together and get together and learn more about some practical ways of how to implement DI in their workspaces. And so we [00:28:20] created Conversations with Camber, which is currently online right now. No, cool. We've had three conversations with over 600 plus [00:28:30] people wanting to participate. And we understood it was important for us to have for camber to have an [00:28:40] opportunity to get. Leaders together, whether they're a Camber partner or not, if they're in this space and want to learn more around DEI or want to implement different [00:28:50] strategies, we wanted to build a community of leaders that can come together and share what it looks like day to day on how to implement the change that feels like it's [00:29:00] impossible to do. And so that's what comes with Camber. And because of the success that we've seen in a short period of time, we're looking next year to do some more online programming, but we're [00:29:10] going to take it live. We're going to go live with Camber and do some more convenings live. And so that's my hope. My hope is that we receive enough funding and support to [00:29:20] be able. To take conversations with Camber live on the road, to hit different regions. And so we are looking forward to be able to do more of that - Many people might be intimidated to use their voice to advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion and may not do anything because they think their voice doesn't matter. Tell us how their voice makes a difference. Let me say this, Rick. your voice is as powerful [00:30:30] as you believe it to be. And because when you believe in something, and it moves from [00:30:40] thought to actual speech, and then speech turns into behavior, right? You have a thought about something, and you speak up, and then [00:30:50] You say something, and you become so passionate about it, it moves you to action. So no matter to me, no matter [00:31:00] where you are, what level of power or influence you may have, your voice absolutely [00:31:10] matters. And I think people have the fear of not knowing. What to say or how to say or not wanting to say the wrong thing is the [00:31:20] greatest hindrance to your belief system in the core of who you are. And the moment that you have doubt in your voice, then no, you shouldn't be [00:31:30] speaking. But your voice has so much weight because you're one person who can share a multitude of [00:31:40] words, too many to have a ripple effect. We just have to have the courage to believe that what we're saying is powerful enough - How can businesses and individuals get involved with Camber? Great [00:34:40] question. it's super simple. you can go to our website, camberoutdoors.org. And I reach out there. you can reach out to me on LinkedIn. [00:34:50] Tiffany Smith, you can find me. Don't worry. it's not a ton of Tiffany Smiths, Probably not. [00:35:00] Also, you can find us on social media @camberoutdoors as well on all platforms. You can send us a DM. You can find us there. We'll [00:35:10] definitely reach out to myself and the team. A great group of individuals who are really inspired about change are happy to support and come alongside and be your [00:35:20] partner and all these things that you guys are doing. Meetups, for lack of a better term, and things around that are all posted there. Yes. Yes. Things are online, on our [00:35:30] website, on social media. Also, I would definitely say we have a newsletter called The Inclusion Insider where we share, once a month, just what's happening, and what's going on. [00:35:40] I share a little blog every month. And also you can go on our website and just simply, hit the subscribe button. - Tell us about your favorite outdoor activity. Oh, Fun question. Fun question. Okay. I, for the first time ever, [00:36:00] Rick, I went horseback riding about a year or so ago. I Fell in love with it. Oh, my goodness. Oh, my goodness. [00:36:10] The part that I fell in love with the most, Rick, with this is that I like to know what's happening next. I like to feel, and so having to really release, [00:36:20] control and really trust the force in a way was the most liberating thing. I don't get to do that as often as I'd like, but on a day-to-day basis, I'm either, for the most part, going to probably hit the pavement with a quick job or [00:36:40] run. - Do you have any suggestions and/or advice for folks wanting to work on diversity, equity, and inclusion in their workplace? My advice is don't be afraid to start where you are. A lot of times, organizations have these lofty, huge goals to [00:37:30] try to change something that has been in place for centuries, right? And I try to encourage all of our partners that it's okay to start at [00:37:40] whatever level that you may find yourself on. The key is to just begin. The second thing that I would say is that I wouldn't recreate the wheel. I would identify [00:37:50] organizations or individuals that are part of this work, and I would. Find the perfect fit for you. We would love to service everyone, but we [00:38:00] possibly can't. And so we want to partner with companies that align with us, that align with how we do this work, the way that we do this work, and that aligns with our company values. And right. [00:38:10] And so we put together a, a consulting guide for people that are looking for different partners in that way, because we understood on the service so many, And so the other part I would say is that [00:38:20] when you do align with someone as a partner, which I think will be key is you align with someone that has proof of impact.[00:38:30] It's one thing to say something, and it's one thing to dream of the work, but it's another thing to do the work and have the results to show. Yep. [00:38:40] I'm proud to say that at Camber, we're beyond the dream phase and into the impact phase. And so we're happy to offer any [00:38:50] thought leadership to those who are interested. And we're also happy. To support you in any other organization that needs a guide as you're vetting [00:39:00] other opportunities. Again, our impact focus is the industry. It's not just our bottom line. So yeah. Leverage your experience. - What is your favorite outdoor gear purchase under $100? My water bottle, that's good, yeah, that's come [00:39:20] up a few times. Actually, that's good. Yeah, like I said, my go-to is to jog. I am training, I always wanted to run a marathon, and I'm not quite committed. [00:39:30] to a full marathon, but I said I can at least start training for a 5k. So, I'm currently training for a 5k. And yeah, the water bottle right now is my go to. - What are a couple of your favorite books? I'm currently reading Great CEOs Are Lazy. [00:40:00] Yeah. It's how exceptional CEOs do more in less time. And so being like such a nimble nonprofit, you don't have to think of, [00:40:10] I have to learn from the best quick. And so I wanted to learn from successful CEOs and behaviors and patterns on their actions to be more efficient, especially [00:40:20] when we have limited resources as a nonprofit but a huge impact. And so that's been a great read for me because it's not just talking about the day-to-day work, but also [00:40:30] the work-life balance if that's even a thing. You need to be able to create and innovate in a seamless way. - Is there anything else you want to say or ask of our listeners?  I would say, to [00:41:30] our, to the listeners, that are on with us, just, thank you just, to those that are Camber supporters and stakeholders, we have an amazing board of directors, a board chair, [00:41:40] Reggie, has just really been just an amazing, a contribution to us. So, thank you to everyone who has supported Camber outdoors over the years. And I will also say, [00:41:50] be on the lookout. We have a lot of exciting new things. And, as I said before, national recognition will not just change the scope of Camber, but [00:42:00] change the scope of the industry. So stay tuned for more to come. Lots to come. Follow up with Camber Camber Website Camber: Linkedin Camber Programs Instagram Facebook X(Twitter) Follow up with Tiffany: tiffany.smith@camberoutdoors.org Tiffany: Linkedin

This episode features our conversation with Dr. Cynthia A. Tananis. Dr. Tananis has been an educator for more than 40 years, serving as a public school teacher and in a variety of administrative positions.  Prior to her retirement in 2020, she served as an Associate Professor in Education Leadership at the University of Pittsburgh for 25 years.  At the University of Pittsburgh, she founded and served as the executive director of the Collaborative for Evaluation and Assessment Capacity (CEAC), a School of Education initiative that provides program evaluation services for schools and educational programs.  Now in its 22nd year, CEAC continues to offer those services. Dr. Tananis has served in leadership positions in the American Evaluation Association and the Eastern Evaluation Research Society. Throughout her career, she has practiced, studied, and taught educational evaluation. In this conversation, we explore evolving conceptions of evaluation from its early roots in educational research with its emphasis on measurement toward a discursive form of evaluation that provides in-depth information to support decision-making and program improvement.  

In this episode, I provide a brief overview of the #Eval22 conference, describe the schedule at a glance, and provide tips for getting the most out of the conference. I hope to see you in New Orleans! Say hi to me at the conference to get an EvaluLand nametag ribbon. Eval22 Resources Register to attend the AEA Annual Business Meeting (https://www.evaluationconference.org/Programs/Annual-Business-Meeting) on November 3 at 2pm ET; a recording will be made available after the meeting. Register to attend TIG virtual meetings (https://www.evaluationconference.org/Programs/Topical-Interest-Groups) before and after the conference See the conference schedule at a glance (https://www.evaluationconference.org/Programs/Schedule-At-A-Glance) or the entire searchable program (https://evaluation.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/2/sessiongallery/schedule?dayId=13&searchParams=%7B%22pageIndex%22%3A0,%22sortMode%22%3A%22SessionName%22,%22sortDirection%22%3A%22Ascending%22,%22sortByFieldId%22%3Anull,%22displayMode%22%3Anull,%22filterByFieldValues%22%3A%5B%5D,%22filterByTextValue%22%3Anull,%22filterByFavorites%22%3Afalse,%22filterByScheduleRoomIds%22%3A%5B%5D,%22filterBySessionTypeIds%22%3A%5B%5D,%22filterByScheduleDayIds%22%3A%5B%5D,%22filterByScheduleTimeSlotIds%22%3A%5B%5D,%22isScheduleOtherEventSearchAllowed%22%3Atrue%7D) Learn more about the professional development workshops (https://www.evaluationconference.org/Programs/Workshops) offered Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday prior to the conference Attend all the social events (https://www.evaluationconference.org/Programs/Social-Events) at the conference: poster exhibit & meet the authors reception, TIG fair & reception, and the silent auction to benefit international presenters Attend all the plenary sessions (https://www.evaluationconference.org/Programs/Plenary-Sessions) and presidential strand sessions (https://www.evaluationconference.org/Programs/Presidential-Strand) focused on the theme of the conference (https://www.evaluationconference.org/About/2022-Theme) and watch the virtual pre-conference presidential town hall series (https://www.evaluationconference.org/Programs/Virtual-Pre-Conference-Presidential-Series) that occurred in the months leading up to the conference Check out the resources for attendees (https://www.evaluationconference.org/Attendees/Attendee-Resources), including guide to New Orleans, Zoom background options, PowerPoint templates, marketing toolkit, and tips for social media Check out the speaker resources (https://www.evaluationconference.org/Speakers/Presenter-Resources), including information about rooms and materials, printing and shipping, and the potent presentations information (https://www.eval.org/Education-Programs/Potent-Presentations) Check out the floor plan for the Exhibit Hall (https://floorplan.dc.smithbucklin.com/fxfloorplan/22AEA/exfx.html#floorplan), including the exhibitors, posters, and TIG fair This LinkedIn post by Sylvia Pu, PhD has a ton of great comments about how to get the most out of the conference (https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sylviapu_aeaconference-aea-activity-6985348540688433152-ssj1?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop)

In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, Veronica Olazabal, Chief Impact and Evaluation Officer of the BHP Foundation and President of the American Evaluation Association discusses impact evaluation in the philanthropic and non-profit space and the questions leaders should be asking to make their organizations more sustainable.

I talked with Dr. Tamara Hamai of Hamai Consulting about contracting, subcontracting, and independent consulting in evaluation. We discussed the minor differences between contracting and subcontracting, cleared up a common misconception of what subcontracting relationships are like, how to get into subcontracting, and tips for setting up contracts. Contact information: Tamara Hamai Hamai Consulting assistant@hamaiconsulting.com https://sustainableimpact.co About Dr. Tamara Hamai: Tamara Hamai, Ph.D., has dedicated her career to empowering organizations and rebuilding our global systems to encourage children's holistic growth and well-being, from prenatal through the completion of higher education – especially those who are most vulnerable and facing the greatest challenges. In 2008, she founded Hamai Consulting as a platform to help organizations increase their impact, stability, and strength to make a bigger impact in children's lives. Dr. Hamai's work spans most aspects of child development, such as early childhood education, higher education, child welfare, parenting and discipline, trauma, and adverse childhood experiences. She has previously been featured by KTLA, KPIX CBS San Francisco, ABC 7 News, NBC Radio, American Psychological Association, Western Psychological Association, Institute for Violence, Abuse, and Trauma, American Evaluation Association, National Head Start Association, and several blogs. She is also a reviewer and on the Editorial Board for publications such as the Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma, Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma, Journal of Sexual Abuse, and the Journal of Child Custody. Music by Matt Ingelson, http://www.mattingelsonmusic.com/

Paulette Risher is twice retired, once as a civilian Organizational Psychologist with the United States Air Force and once as a Major General (2-Star) in the United States Army. With 34-years of active and reserve service, Paulette was the first woman to serve in U.S. Special Operations Command as a flag-officer. Upon leaving active duty, Paulette joined Booz Allen Hamilton and led their Organization, Strategy, and Learning team in Huntsville for three years. Additionally, Paulette served as the Principal Director for DigiFlight, Inc. Today, Paulette serves as the President/CEO of Still Serving Veterans (SSV), a Huntsville-based non-profit. SSV's mission is to serve and honor Veterans and their families by empowering them to build meaningful lives through connections to fulfilling careers, benefits and services; and to proactively strengthen Veteran communities through leadership and collaboration. Prior to assuming the position of President/CEO, Paulette served as SSV's Chief Programs Officer for five years. Additionally, Paulette established Learning for the Journey, LLC in 2010 as a sole-practitioner consulting practice. Her specialization is designing and delivering customized workshops and seminars. Paulette is a lifelong learner. She holds a BS and MA in Psychology, as well as an MEd with a focus on workplace learning and educational technology. Paulette is a member of the American Psychological Association, the International Positive Psychology Association, the Society of Military Psychologist, the American Evaluation Association, the Women's Economic Development Council, the Association of the United States Army; the National Career Development Association, the American Legion, and the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Paulette serves on the Alabama Veterans Executive Network (AlaVetNet), the Alabama Workforce Development Board, the Alabama Small Business Advisory Board and is Chair of the Alabama Veteran Suicide Task Force and co-lead of the Alabama Governors Challenge to Prevent Veteran Suicide.

Veronica Olazabal, Chief Impact and Evaluation Officer for BHP Foundation and President of the American Evaluation Association, talks about measuring the bottom line of social entrepreneurship: social change.

Top Tips from a Researcher: How to Write a Logic Model Template What We Discuss In This Episode: ✨ What a logic model is ✨ All the elements in a logic model ✨ The difference between outcome and output ✨ How a logic model can help create your evaluation plan ✨ Added logic model samples and examples James Pann received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin. He obtained his M.S.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Miami. Dr. Pann completed his clinical internship at Nova Southeastern University Community Mental Health Center in neuropsychology, behavioral medicine, and adult and child psychotherapy. Additionally, he had a postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric behavioral medicine at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Miami/ Jackson Memorial Medical Center. He also completed a Family Therapy Externship at the Center for Family Studies at the University of Miami. —------------------------------------------------------ ✨

I met Nancy a few months ago at the art gallery of a mutual friend and decided almost immediately that I wanted to interview her for this podcast.  She has a quick wit and can take a conversation in many directions, creating the pivot or following one to an interesting outcome.  This was an honor for me to speak to such an intelligent and wise woman and I believe you'll enjoy this talk immensely.Bio:Dr. Nancy Rogers is an alum of the PhD program at the University of Cincinnati where she also teaches. Her work in academia has won awards from the Cincinnati Psychological Association and the American Evaluation Association, and her work with students won her the Barber Award for Good Faculty/Student Relations. She recently completed a graduate certificate in Teaching English to Second Language Learners, which will aide in her passion for teaching overseas. She doesn't mind the traveling part either. When Dr. Rogers is not working you can find her bowling, fiddling, trying some artistic endeavor, looking for a new pastime, booking flights and calling her kids.Please enjoy and share - there are great lessons to be learned here.Best,Jeff

#Eval21 Reflections - Radical (Re)imagining S2 E12 Radical (Re)Imagining hosts Tiffany Smith, & Libby Smith are joined by Evaluland podcast host, Dr. Dana Wanzer. Together they reflect on the recent American Evaluation Association conference. Asking this question - what did you see, hear, or experience at the conference that felt radical.  Join the conversation. Leave us a comment on the blog or tweet at us. On the web: radicalreimagining.com On Twitter: @RadReimagining On You Tube: Radical ReImagining You can also send feedback and ideas for future topics/guests to us at radical.reimagining@gmail.com

I chat with Libby Smith and Tiffany Tovey, two of the three hosts of the Radical Re(imagining) (https://radicalreimagining.com/) podcast, to chat about what felt radical about the 2021 AEA virtual conference. We'd love to hear from you! What felt radical to you about the conference? Feel free to add your reflections on LinkedIn or Twitter. Be sure to use the #Eval21 hashtag, and tag us in your reflections! Twitter accounts: * @RadReImagining (https://twitter.com/RadReImagining) * @workwithlibby (https://twitter.com/work_with_libby) * @Tiffany7001 (https://twitter.com/Tiffany7001) * @EvaluLand (https://twitter.com/EvaluLand) * @danawanzer (https://twitter.com/danawanzer)

We are excited to be kicking off Season 4 of the Glass Frog Podcast with evaluator and author Chari Smith! Chari is the founder of Evaluation into Action, which partners with nonprofit professionals to create realistic and meaningful program evaluation processes. She teaches workshops aimed at helping nonprofit professionals understand the value of program evaluation, and recently published her first book that helps early career evaluators, nonprofit professionals, and students learn how to create and implement an evaluation plan. The book, Nonprofit Program Evaluation Made Simple: Get Your Data. Show Your Impact. Improve Your Practice, is on shelves, so order your copy today! Chari is a proud member of the Oregon Program Evaluators Network (OPEN) and the International Society of Evaluation Education (ISEE). She is also an active member of the American Evaluation Association (AEA) and serves on their Nonprofit and Foundations Topic Interest Group (TIG) Leadership Council. As of summer 2021, she is also an adjunct faculty member for the University of Portland's Pamplin School of Business Nonprofit MBA program. Chari is passionate about her work and brings her enthusiasm, insight, and expertise to each project. Chari is also available to speak on a range of topics that will both inspire and inform. If you have an upcoming conference or event, please reach out to her through her website. Feel free to view her opening plenary session at the American Evaluation Association conference 2020. Participate in a workshop with Chari! On Thursday, July 29 at 9:00 AM PST, Chari will be giving a workshop titled Measurable Outcomes Made Simple. If you work with nonprofits or want to learn a more collaborative approach to creating outcomes, please join Chari. You can learn more and register for the workshop here. You can connect with Chari on Twitter (@evalenthusiast), LinkedIn, or by e-mail at chari@evaluationintoaction.com. We talk with Chari about her artistic interests as well. She wrote a song about evaluation (!), which you can hear on her website. You can also learn more about her creative endeavors using the links below: Chari writes music, plays and musicals. Learn more about her creative adventures at: charismith.com Evaluation as Jazz – Comfort Pandemic Music with Michael Quinn Patton, original music by Chari Smith. Portland Mini Musical Festival 2020: Book Club. Book, Music, and Lyrics by Chari Smith. A group of women in varying stages of their adult lives, come together under the pretense of discussing a book. The book never gets discussed, but wine is imbibed, secrets are shared and support is given. It is a heartfelt tribute to the power of friendship among women, no matter what their age. (Please note, this video opens with a song that is for the entire performance of all 6 mini musicals. Book Club starts right after the song and is about 20 minutes.)

This conversation with Aaron Eduardo Zazueta and Nima Bahramalian is one of a 5-part International Evaluation Podcast series sponsored by the American Evaluation Association and the American Journal of Evaluation. Zenda Ofir and Deborah Rugg interview Aaron and Nima about their article on complex, systems-informed theories of change. Their article can be accessed in Volume 42, Issue 1 of the AJE.

This conversation with Anna Williams and Regan Smurthwaite is one of a 5-part International Evaluation Podcast series sponsored by the American Evaluation Association and the American Journal of Evaluation. Zenda Ofir and Deborah Rugg interview Anna and Regan about their article based on lessons learned in the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) efforts in advancing evaluation and learning on transformational change. Their article can be accessed in Volume 42, Issue 1 of the AJE.

This conversation with John Atkinson and David Nabarro is one of a 5-part International Evaluation Podcast series sponsored by the American Evaluation Association and the American Journal of Evaluation. Zenda Ofir and Deborah Rugg interview John and David about their article on transformative leadership in "living systems." Their article can be accessed in Volume 42, Issue 1 of the AJE.

This conversation with Michael Quinn Patton is one of a 5-part International Evaluation Podcast series sponsored by the American Evaluation Association and the American Journal of Evaluation. Zenda Ofir and Deborah Rugg interview Michael about his article on evaluation criteria for evaluating transformation. His article can be accessed in Volume 42, Issue 1 of the AJE.

Founder of Moving Beyond, supporting fund managers, wealth advisors, impact-investors, philanthropists, and other social innovators creating positive impact for people and the planet. Aparna works at the intersection of D&I and organizational design. In 2015 she launched Firki India's first online teacher education platform supporting 1 million educators in its first year and in 2019 she launched Future for Us, a platform to advance women of color at work and grew a professional community of 11,000. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Seattle Magazine, Business Insider, PSBJ, and Melinda Gates's Evoke Magazine. She been a presenter on the intersection of diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) with program design and evaluation at SXSW, The American Evaluation Association, SOCAP, Global Impact Investing Network, as well a number of Greater Seattle Area organizations, including Equal Pay Today, Equal Rights Advocates, WASBA, Legal Fund of Washington, Seattle University and more. Having lived and worked in six countries, Aparna brings a diversity lens to all her work. Find Aparna here: aparnarae.com Instagram @aparnarae -------------------- About Erin Female-identifying and want to be a guest? Book here! https://WearHappyConsult.as.me/conversationsaboutclosets Erin Keam is a stylist like no other, thanks to her unique The Happy Wardrobe Method. This Method, which provides instant insights and lasting results explores beloved possessions in your home to find personal themes and create a one-of-a-kind Style Statement, transforming your wardrobe and positively impacting your closet, business, career and life. Oh, and she teaches you to look great, get dressed easily and with confidence. Discover your style brand and get to your ideal closet (& life) faster! https://www.thehappywardrobe.com/ Click to book a FREE Wear Happy Consult (she's on PST time) https://WearHappyConsult.as.me/FREE Or to talk about how you look on camera https://WearHappyConsult.as.me/ZoomReady Or to sign up for her FREE Zoom-Ready workshops https://www.thehappywardrobe.com/zoom-ready --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/erin-keam/support

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Susan Wolfe, a fellow community psychologist, evaluator, and one of my business besties. Susan's evaluation work focusses on community coalitions and racial inequities.  We talk about the meaning of systems and environmental change and how to engage community members in hard conversations about racism. We touch on white privilege, defunding/reforming the police force (one of Susan's sons is a police officer) and so many things. Like her beauty school diploma. Fun fact.Susan is active in the American Evaluation Association is the incoming President of SCRA- The Society of Community Research and Action (Division 27 of the American Psychological Association). She is an inspiration to me and I know you will enjoy this conversation.Her bio:Susan M. Wolfe, PhDSusan Wolfe enjoys evaluation work when it is complex and challenging, like evaluating policies and systems, and working toward equity and justice. She has been a Community Consultant with Susan Wolfe and Associates since 2009 where much of her work focuses on community coalitions and national, multi-site projects. Susan started looking at systems with her Master's thesis that focused on police needs to better respond to domestic violence. She was able to make recommendations to the police department for systemic level changes to facilitate a better response. Later in her career she worked as an analyst for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General where she and the teams she worked with conducted studies assessing policy implementation and made recommendations for changes to policies and practices. In her current work with coalitions she facilitates the development of strategies focused on systems change rather than at a programmatic level.Susan is a co-author of an article about principles for collaborating for equity and justice that was featured in Nonprofit Quarterly in 2017. In 2020 she teamed up with Ann Webb Price and Kyrah K. Brown to co-edit an issue of New Directions for Evaluation – Evaluating Community Coalitions and Collaboratives. Also, in 2020, Susan, Ann Price, and Jenn Ballentine teamed up to create Positive Impact Consultants to collaborate on work with foundations,  nonprofits, and  coalitions. She has a Master of Arts degree and post-graduate study in Ecological Psychology from Michigan State University, with a cognate in organizational psychology and a PhD in Human Development from the University of Texas at Dallas. She currently lives and works in Cedar Hill, Texas with her husband, Chihuhua and chiweenie.Contact Susan through her website at Like what you heard? Please like and share wherever you get your podcasts! Connect with Ann: Community Evaluation Solutions How Ann can help: · Support the evaluation capacity of your coalition or community-based organization. · Help you create a strategic plan that doesn't stress you and your group out, doesn't take all year to design, and is actionable. · Engage your group in equitable discussions about difficult conversations. · Facilitate a workshop to plan for action and get your group moving. · Create a workshop that energizes and excites your group for action. · Speak at your conference or event. Have a question or want to know more? Book a call with Ann .Be sure and check out our updated resource page! Let us know what was helpful. Community Possibilities is Produced by Zach Price Music by Zach Price: Zachpricet@gmail.com

Thank you to everyone who participated in the call-in (https://evaluland.fireside.fm/voicemail) to share their own reflections about the 2020 AEA virtual experience (https://www.evaluationconference.org/)! In this episode, I start with thanking the conference organizers, sharing my own reflections, and then pass it off to the eight people who called in to share their own reflections: 1. Rachael Lawrence (@R8chLawrence (https://twitter.com/R8chLawrence)) 2. Rakesh Mohan (@RakeshMohanEval (https://twitter.com/RakeshMohanEval)) 3. Ann Price (@annwprice (https://twitter.com/annwprice)) 4. Elizabeth Grim (@ecgrim (https://twitter.com/ecgrim)) 5. Jeremy Danz (@DanzJeremy (https://twitter.com/DanzJeremy)) 6. Veronica Olazabal (@veroviews (https://twitter.com/veroviews)) 7. Tiffany Smith (@Tiffany7001 (https://twitter.com/Tiffany7001) 8. Libby Smith (@workwithlibby (https://twitter.com/work_with_libby))

Thank you to everyone who participated in the call-in (https://evaluland.fireside.fm/call-in) to share their own reflections about the 2020 AEA virtual experience (https://www.evaluationconference.org/)! After the conference, please sure your own thoughts and reflections by calling in (https://evaluland.fireside.fm/call-in). It's very similar to leaving a voicemail! In this episode, I start with my own reflection about the conference, how I'm going to make the most of the conference, and what I am personally excited about. Then, we get to hear from nine other evaluators (in no particular order): 1. Tom Archibald, associate professor at Virgina Tech (@tgarchibald (https://twitter.com/tgarchibald)) 2. Bianca Montrosse-Moorhead, associate professor at University of Connecticut (@b_mmoorhead (https://twitter.com/b_mmoorhead)) 3. Danielle Murillo, at the Claremont After School Program (@happyeval (https://twitter.com/happyeval)) 4. Kathleen Doll, independent evaluation consultant (part-time at the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative and part-time at Intention 2 Impact (https://www.intention2impact.com/)) 5. Christian Lucchesi, project manager with Catalyst at University of Wisconsin-Stout (@luccheesey (https://twitter.com/luccheesey)) 6. Nina Sabarre, founder and principal of Intention 2 Impact (https://www.intention2impact.com/) (@ninasabarre (https://twitter.com/ninasabarre)) 7. Akihiko Ashimoto, National Institute for Educational Policy Research in Japan 8. Elizabeth Grim, director of community impact from the Connecticut Data Collaborative (@ecgrim (https://twitter.com/ecgrim)) 9. Libby Smith, evaluator and educator (@workwithlibby (https://twitter.com/work_with_libby))

Welcome to “Stats and Stories”, a new podcast series from Family Service Toronto, one of the city’s oldest and most vital social service organizations. In this series, we will examine evaluation trends in the Canadian non-profit sector. Each podcast episode will feature a Family Service Toronto student who will speak to Canadian evaluators about the design and execution of their work. We’ll share their insights, guidance, and resources to enhance your practice and build a stronger non-profit sector. In this episode, we feature two Family Service Toronto evaluation professionals, who have created a project to revitalize the logic model - both the way that we develop it and the way that we use it. Their project is called “The Story of our Work.” Maria Huijbregts is the Director of Knowledge Building at Family Service Toronto and Erika Gates-Gasse works with Maria as Research and Evaluation Co-ordinator. In our conversation, we explore the motivation behind their “Story of our Work” project, their key learnings and the impact they believe it could have on the field. Resources: American Evaluation Association 365 Blog: http://aea365.org/blog/ Liberating Structures: http://www.liberatingstructures.com/ The Evaluation Glossary: http://communitysolutions.ca/web/evaluation-glossary-2/ Contact Maria at mariahu@familyservicetoronto.org or Erika at erikaga@familyservicetoronto.org. ---- Music Credit: “Smiling Cars” by David Szesztay, used under Creative Commons CC BY-NC 3.0 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/David_Szesztay/20170730112627440/Smiling_Cars) ---- Transcript will be available soon.

The U.S. Commission on Evidence-Based Policymaking developed a strategy for increasing the availability and use of data in order to build evidence about government programs, while protecting privacy and confidentiality. During the course of the bipartisan Commission's work, members studied how data, research, and evaluation are currently used to build evidence, and how to strengthen the Federal government's evidence-building capacity. Commissioners applied a diverse range of professional and research expertise to specifically consider strategies for enhancing and better integrating existing data infrastructure in the U.S. to support policy research and evaluation, and opportunities to improve practices for monitoring and assessing outcomes of government programs. This discussion will highlight the findings and final recommendations the Commission presented to the President and the Congress in September 2017. Nick Hart is the director of BPC's Evidence-Based Policymaking Initiative. Prior to joining BPC, he worked in the federal government for nearly a decade, most recently as the policy and research director for the U.S. Commission on Evidence-Based Policymaking. In that capacity, he oversaw the commission's policy and research support team and led the drafting process for “The Promise of Evidence-Based Policymaking,” the commission's final report and recommendations presented to the Congress and the president in September 2017. Hart has worked on a wide range of issues including social security, disability, anti-poverty, environmental, energy, economic development, and criminal justice policies. He worked at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as a senior analyst and special assistant, where he contributed to writing executive branch budget proposals and encouraged increased capacity for evidence-based practices across government. He also served as OMB's representative on the White House steering committee for President Barack Obama's My Brother's Keeper Task Force. Hart has spoken widely about the history of evidence building efforts in the United States, and the need for organizational capacity to generate and use evidence to inform policymaking. He is an expert in evaluation, statistical, and evidence-based policy. He is currently the president of Washington Evaluators, a DC-based professional organization for program evaluators. He also serves on the Board of the Eastern Evaluation Research Society and on the American Evaluation Association's Evaluation Policy Task Force. Hart earned a doctorate from The George Washington University's Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration, specializing in program evaluation. He also holds a Master of Science degree in Environmental Science and Master of Public Affairs degree from Indiana University, and a Bachelor of Science degree from Truman State University. The Lunch @ DC hosts leaders in their field to foster thinking and discussion with D.C. government leaders and the community on a wide range of topics related to evidence and experimentation in government. It's a time to listen, discuss, and socialize!

Froswa' Booker-Drew has an extensive background in nonprofit management, partnership development, training and education. She is currently National Community Engagement Director for World Vision, serving as a catalyst, partnership broker, and builder of the capacity of local partners, facilitating the emergence and strengthening of community-led initiatives to improve and sustain the well-being of children and their families. She supervises staff in several locations around the US. Froswa' is a part of the AWOW International Girls Leadership Initiative offering consulting, curriculum and program development providing instruction to girls in the US and in Ghana. She was a part of the documentary, Friendly Captivity, a film that follows a cast of 7 women from Dallas to India. She was a semi-finalist for the SMU TED Talks in 2012, received the Girlfriends Rock Award, 2012 Outstanding African American Alumni Award from the University of Texas at Arlington, 2009 Woman of the Year Award by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and was awarded Diversity Ambassador for the American Red Cross. Froswa’ graduated with a PhD from Antioch University in Leadership and Change with a focus on social capital and relational leadership in August 2014. She attended the Jean Baker Miller Institute at Wellesley in June 2013 for training in relational cultural theory and has completed facilitator training on Immunity to Change based on the work of Kegan and Lahey of Harvard. She has also completed training through UNICEF on Equity Based Evaluations and is a member of the American Evaluation Association. She is the author of the book, Rules of Engagement: Making Connections Last. The workbook helps women build identity and psychological capital that can result in stronger social capital. Froswa’ was a workshop presenter at the United Nations in June 2013 on the Access to Power and participated in the International Dialogue on Relational Learning and Leadership Conference in October 2013. Tune in to listen to Frowsa Booker Drew and Janét talk love and family tonight on WMRN.

Kathryn interviews lawyer, mother, and motivational speaker Lynn Garson, author of “Southern Vapors…A Comeback Story”. In her first book, Garson offers a glimpse of her early life as an heiress-in-waiting, living on West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta's wealthiest neighborhood. Appearing to have everything Lynn descends from the dizzying heights of prosperity culminating in seven days locked in a low income mental institution. Kathryn also interviews CEO David Fetterman of Fetterman & Associates on his book “Empowerment Evolution in the Digital Villages”. Hewlett Packard and Stanford University created a $15 million community initiative that helped bridge the digital divide in communities of color. Their work empowered three ethnically diverse communities to build their own technology-oriented businesses and improve their education systems and economic health. Fetterman has over 25 years of experience at Stanford and is the past-president of the American Evaluation Association.

Kathryn interviews lawyer, mother, and motivational speaker Lynn Garson, author of “Southern Vapors…A Comeback Story”. In her first book, Garson offers a glimpse of her early life as an heiress-in-waiting, living on West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta's wealthiest neighborhood. Appearing to have everything Lynn descends from the dizzying heights of prosperity culminating in seven days locked in a low income mental institution. Kathryn also interviews CEO David Fetterman of Fetterman & Associates on his book “Empowerment Evolution in the Digital Villages”. Hewlett Packard and Stanford University created a $15 million community initiative that helped bridge the digital divide in communities of color. Their work empowered three ethnically diverse communities to build their own technology-oriented businesses and improve their education systems and economic health. Fetterman has over 25 years of experience at Stanford and is the past-president of the American Evaluation Association.

Jane Davidson interviews our first African American President! Yes, it's Professor Rodney Hopson, president of the American Evaluation Association, talking about his conference theme for this year Evaluation in Complex Ecologies, what that means, and what he'd like us to think about in Minnesota.

Jane Davidson interviews our first African American President! Yes, it's Professor Rodney Hopson, president of the American Evaluation Association, talking about his conference theme for this year Evaluation in Complex Ecologies, what that means, and what he'd like us to think about in Minnesota.

Our special guest for this episode is Susan Kistler, Executive Director for the American Evaluation Association, who gives us a sneak preview into this year's upcoming conference (Oct. 22 - 27, 2012) as well as some tips for both newbies and the seasoned attendee. AEA2012 Conference Website Enjoy, James & Kylie