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2024 National Rx and Illicit Drug Summit: EVALCORP Honored to Support our Ventura County Behavioral Health Partners

For the second consecutive year, EVALCORP had the great privilege of showcasing Ventura County Behavioral Health’s (VCBH) excellent work in addressing substance use challenges and collaborating with system partners to reduce opioid-related fatalities. Dr. Kristen Donovan, Dr. Dustin Anderson, Lorena Roque, and Dr. Gabrielle Walker from our team accompanied the VCBH team to the 2024…

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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New Team Member Spotlight: Stella Park, Research Assistant II

We’re thrilled to introduce the newest addition to our team here at EVALCORP! As we continue to expand and evolve, we’re excited to welcome individuals who bring not only talent but also a passion for growth and connection. Today, we’re shining the spotlight on Stella Park, who brings a unique blend of enthusiasm and skills…

Friday, April 5, 2024
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Understanding the Power of a Data-Informed Culture

Data is critical to making informed decisions. But what exactly is data? Simply put, data is information—any information that can shed light on your programs or organization. Evaluation, in particular, relies on systematically collected and analyzed data to drive informed decision-making. Embracing a Data-Informed CultureA data-informed culture is one that recognizes the inherent value of…

Friday, March 15, 2024
Employee Spotlight: Kaylen Sanchez, My Journey as a Research Assistant

My Journey as a Research Assistant

Entering undergraduate studies, I studied Psychology, where potential career paths seem to lead straight to either being a psychologist or therapist. During my undergraduate studies, I was given the opportunity to be a research assistant. This opportunity would be pivotal, as it was a career path that I didn’t know existed and would continue to…

Thursday, February 22, 2024
Reflecting on Our History and Achievements

Reflecting on Our History and Achievements

We have celebrated many milestones since our first program evaluation project. We have grown from providing needs assessment, evaluation, and strategic planning consulting services in Orange County, California in 2002, to offering our consulting services nationwide with a 40+ person team that spans from coast to coast. As we concluded our 20th Anniversary Celebration year,…

Friday, January 26, 2024
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Looking Back as We Move Forward

As our firm concludes our yearlong 20th anniversary celebration, I reflected back on how EVALCORP began. I have long held an appreciation for engaging stakeholders, using data to inform decision-making, and strengthening communities through participatory evaluation. Making a difference and “Measuring What Matters” began decades ago when I was fortunate to have had incredible mentors…

Thursday, January 11, 2024
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Women in Action for Israel

As the news of the terrorist attack in Southern Israel spread on Saturday, October 7th, it sent shockwaves through the country and profoundly impacted millions around the world. For me, like countless others, the events in Israel and the response of many to support Hamas’ attack left me deeply upset and confused. As I returned…

Friday, December 8, 2023
Amazing Turnout for EVALCORP’s Annual Halloween Party

Amazing Turnout for EVALCORP’s Annual Halloween Party

It has become a tradition for EVALCORP to throw a Halloween Costume Party for our team members to compete for a chance to win some cash prizes. This year, we enjoyed another round of awesome costumes together with our newest team member, Kaylen, who got to start her first day with us in her costume…

Tuesday, October 31, 2023
EVALCORP 2023 Team Disney Day

EVALCORP 2023 Team Disney Day

This year, EVALCORP had our annual team day at Disneyland California Adventure Park. We had such a great time during our last year’s outing at Disneyland Park, it was only fitting that we visit the other park this year. Even though the temperature was scorching 90 degrees, we didn’t let it get in the way…

Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Spotlight on Evaluation Findings of Informal Caregiver Support Programs

Spotlight on Evaluation Findings of Informal Caregiver Support Programs

EVALCORP has had the opportunity to conduct a program evaluation for two amazing Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) caregiver support programs in Los Angeles and San Jose, California. We conducted a comprehensive mixed-methods evaluation of Visión y Compromiso’s (VyC) Family Caregivers Project (FCP) in 2021 and San Jose Public Library’s (SJPL) FFN Caregiver Support Network…

Friday, September 29, 2023

“If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it.“

– Peter Drucker

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