I partner with nonprofits, government agencies, and foundations to design mixed-methods research, build M&E frameworks, and translate evidence-based findings into policy narratives that drive systemic change on housing insecurity and economic inequity.
View Services Get in TouchWith a Ph.D. in Sociology and over 15 years of applied research experience, I help mission-driven organizations build evidence-based programs, develop M&E systems, conduct needs assessments, and communicate impact to funders and policymakers. My work spans affordable housing, community development, crime prevention, and economic mobility across government, nonprofit, and academic contexts.
I offer a range of research and consulting services tailored to nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and philanthropic foundations.
Design and execution of mixed-methods evaluations grounded in a theory of change, including logic model development, surveys, interviews, and administrative data analysis, to assess program effectiveness and support continuous improvement.
Rigorous, evidence-based research on housing insecurity, affordability gaps, and poverty, from needs assessments and literature reviews to original quantitative analysis and policy briefs that inform state and local decision-making.
Competitive grant proposals, funder stewardship, and impact reports that clearly demonstrate outcomes, connect findings to your theory of change, and make a compelling case for continued investment.
Statistical analysis using Stata, R, and Python; extensive geospatial mapping with ArcGIS and QGIS; and interactive dashboards in ArcGIS Online and Tableau that turn complex data into clear, decision-ready insights for internal teams and external stakeholders.
Translating technical findings into accessible white papers, policy briefs, presentations, and media-ready materials that build your organization's credibility with policymakers, funders, and advocacy coalitions.
Hands-on technical assistance and staff training on research design, survey methodology, M&E systems, and data quality, strengthening your team's ability to generate and use evidence independently.
My consulting draws on years of hands-on research across housing, public safety, and economic opportunity.
A sample of projects that illustrate the breadth and impact of my applied research work.
Oversaw the update of an interactive statewide data tool enabling policymakers, advocates, and funders to visualize and analyze the community and economic benefits of affordable housing across California.
Housing Policy Data VisualizationDesigned and administered an annual SurveyMonkey-based resident survey across 50 apartment communities serving 11,000+ residents. Used R to clean and analyze data, then built a Power BI dashboard for resident service coordinators and upper management, alongside funder- and board-facing data visualizations to communicate program impact.
SurveyMonkey R Power BI Impact ReportingServed as one of the methodological leads for a multi-site evaluation of a crime reduction, housing security, and community well-being initiative across 15 NYC public housing developments, integrating quantitative crime data, field observations, and community surveys. Also oversaw the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) component, interfacing with lead CPTED trainers, coordinating with the Mayor's Office to facilitate trainings for staff and residents, and assessing implementation fidelity of CPTED trainings as part of the impact evaluation.
Mixed Methods Public Housing CPTED ArcGISPeer-reviewed scholarship, book chapters, and publicly available policy research reports.
Served as instructor of record for 16 undergraduate courses at Washington State University and John Jay College of Criminal Justice, covering research methods, criminology, social inequality, and gender. Available for workshops, guest lectures, and staff training engagements.
Whether you need a program evaluation, research report, grant support, or strategic data analysis, I'd love to discuss how I can help your organization achieve its goals.