Drive Evaluation Studio

We work with people committed to community to learn from data, evaluate programs, build on strengths, inform strategy, and have a little fun.

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In 2022, @ElenaRagusa joined friend & colleague Victoria Dougherty to begin serving as the learning & evaluation partners for the @YOCCFund .

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This spring, @ElenaRagusa was a guest lecturer in Dr. Victoria Scott’s graduate program evaluation course at the University of North Carolina. She spoke about building evaluation capacity in clients and about her own professional journey. Congratulations to the Class of 2023!

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As much as we would love to be available all the time, we understand the importance of putting boundaries around our work time. This is why we are happy to report that our Studio summer hours are now in place. We’ll be available Mon - Thurs from 9 am to 4 pm ET until Sept 8, 2023

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The Studio’s Elena Tamanas Ragusa led a session on analyzing qualitative (word-based) data this week. Here are the five basic steps for this type of analysis.

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Tag your favorite Black-founded non profits for exposure!

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One way to celebrate this Juneteenth is to take action and donate to Black-founded non-profits. Find a partial list here:
https://t.co/LG1hXUADTi

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This weekend, we celebrate all the amazing fathers and father figures who show strength, love, and compassion in many ways. Thank you for all you do!
#fathersday2023

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38 million people in the US are food insecure. Over 650,000 of them are in our home state of New Jersey. To learn more, get help, or contribute, visit https://t.co/lOMCjlPBHX
Reach out to the Studio team for more info or to get connected.
@CFBNJ

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As a proud Scarlet Knight, Elena teaches, advises, and mentors the next generation of psychologists and organizational consultants at Rutgers University. Come say hello at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology! @RutgersU #RURahRah #RutgersPride

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Today was supposed to be the PRIDE parade, but the universe had other plans. We salute our friends at the Haddon Township Equity Initiative for all the work they do & look forward to supporting the rescheduled #HTPride events. Be an ally: https://t.co/cFuRcXA2qV.

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Our Community Impact Grant is accepting applications for summer youth initiatives! The deadline to apply is June 13th. Visit our website to learn more: https://t.co/bPGkYSVSOz

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It’s a wrap! Elena officially completed her improv class and performed with her amazing class this spring.
@cszphilly @avetnad @dan_on_the_keys @cindylaurenpaul @lisamocmiller
@hyponosiswithmichael @dogsandpuns

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We’re in the home stretch of 2022! Just a few more days in the office before the Studio closes for a short winter break and gears up for the new year. We can’t wait to share what’s planned for 2023.

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Today’s the day! The Studio, @PascaleSykes, and @OfficialWRI are sharing findings and implications from our Whole Family Approach evaluation in #JerseyCity and the #SouthBronx at #AEA. Check out the session at 4:15 pm.

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Only a few more days until we get to share some fun stuff we’ve been working on this year. Check out our sessions at #AEA to hear our friends and colleagues talk about what we’ve been up to. Message us if you’ll be in #NOLA!

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A great morning turned into a great afternoon! Grateful to have had the opportunity to present our work at the Together for Families conference today and to everyone who chose to spend their Friday afternoon listening to research findings. #T4F2022

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Spending the morning celebrating @NJHI_’s Small and Mighty communities in #southjersey. #lawnside #hammonton #glassboro #millville #eggharborcity #pennsgrove #burlingtoncity #clayton #salemcity #pleasantville

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The Studio’s ⁦@ElenaRagusa⁩ is speaking at the Together For Families Conference this Friday. Check out the session if you're attending! #T4F2022