RESEARCH & IMPACT
Research built with communities. Designed for decisions.
My work combines community-engaged research, mixed methods, program evaluation, and accessible reporting. I focus on producing evidence that helps organizations understand needs, prioritize investments, strengthen services, and demonstrate impact.
Featured community needs assessments
Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment
2024 · 2,006 analyzed survey responses
A comprehensive regional assessment exploring health and well-being, access to services, and priorities across LGBTQ+ communities and allies. The study integrated quantitative findings with interviews and group discussions to inform local planning.
Greater Akron LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment
2022 · 701 survey responses
Community-engaged research to better understand needs and barriers in Greater Akron and provide actionable evidence for organizations and community stakeholders.
Read about the Akron assessment
Greater Mahoning Valley LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment
2026 · 463 survey responses
A regional mixed-methods effort combining survey responses and qualitative engagement to support informed planning, services, and community investment.
Read the Mahoning Valley case study
Methods and focus areas
- Community-based participatory research and stakeholder engagement
- Survey and interview design, qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Community health needs assessment and equity-focused inquiry
- Evaluation frameworks, outcome measurement, and reporting
- Research translation, presentation, and stakeholder dissemination
