Evidence-based Well-Being & Social Impact Consulting

Evaluation & Impact Measurement | Research | Program Design & Improvement | Training & Facilitation

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I help mission-driven organizations use psychology, research, and evaluation to improve and measure well-being and social impact.

I’m a PhD-trained evaluator, researcher, and expert in well-being science, organizational psychology, and positive psychology.

  • I’m passionate about helping people thrive and reach their full potential, especially those from marginalized groups, and specialize in well-being, professional development, workforce development, DEI, and positive psychology interventions and programs. Learn more about my services

  • I have over 20 years of experience working across the nonprofit, education, public, and business sectors in the U.S. and Asia. Learn more about my experience and connect on LinkedIn

  • As an award-winning scholar-practitioner and Research Fellow at Claremont Graduate University, I also conduct scholarly research, publish, and present at conferences in my areas of expertise. View my publications.

Education

  • PhD, Positive Organizational Psychology, Evaluation & Applied Research Methods, Claremont Graduate University

  • MPA, Public & Nonprofit Management & Policy, New York University

  • BA, Industrial & Organizational Psychology, The College of New Jersey

My Top Strengths

  • CliftonStrengths: Strategic, Restorative, Intellection, Learner, Ideation

  • VIA Character Strengths: Honesty, Judgment, Perspective, Humility, Prudence

Expertise

  • I conduct academic research on well-being and well-being interventions to understand how to help people flourish at work and in life.

  • I am an expert in the scientific study of the strengths that enable individuals, organizations, and communities to thrive.

  • I am an organizational psychology expert who understands the psychology of workers and the science of human behavior at work.

  • I have PhD training and am experienced in evaluation, the process of systematically examining a program or intervention to determine effectiveness and inform decision-making.

  • I conduct high-quality research with academic standards, drawing from a variety of methods and tools, to inform learning, decision-making, and problem-solving for organizations and programs.

  • I offer subject matter expertise and an evidence-based, theory-driven approach informed by psychology, research, and data to help design and improve the effectiveness of programs and interventions.