When we began partnering with the coalition in 2017, it was in the early stages of defining its work in this space and auditing its own internal practices using Jones & Okun’s White Supremacy Culture document as a guide. As a part of this process we considered ways in which white supremacy culture showed up in the coalition’s evaluation framework and practices, and identified alternative ways to loosen its grip.

A youth-serving organization in Massachusetts wanted to prepare a Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) report that would be easy for youth, parents, and community members to digest. We designed a report that aims to make the data accessible to all by using consistent visual elements, easy-to-read charts, and color-coded sections to simplify navigation.

At the end of a 4-year behavior change project, an international NGO in Thailand wanted to understand which of its interventions made the biggest difference to the desired outcome. We designed a mixed methods evaluation that used qualitative comparative analysis to identify pathways to successful outcomes.

A community health coalition in Massachusetts wanted to understand its outcomes in promoting cross-institutional learning and collaboration. We used social network analysis to map levels and types of collaboration among coalition members.

A youth-serving organization in Waltham, MA wanted to understand the transportation challenges of youth and families across the city. We conducted a transportation equity study using targeted community engagement strategies to ensure the inclusion of voices that are traditionally underrepresented in community surveys.