●   Category One Consulting (C1C) helps mission-driven organizations maximize their impact through tailored consulting services. Specializing in research and evaluation, planning and facilitation, and organizational effectiveness, C1C partners with clients to create meaningful, data-driven change. With expertise across many sectors, such as gender equity, income inequality, workforce development, mental health, and education, C1C is committed to helping organizations enhance their programs, refine their strategies, and measure their success.

One of C1C’s key partnerships has been with Girls Inc. to evaluate its Project Accelerate program, which aims to increase the number of women in leadership roles by building up young women and transforming organizations. C1C has worked collaboratively with both Girls Inc. affiliates and the national organization to design a strong evaluation framework, conduct in-depth data collection and analysis, and deliver actionable insights. Their participatory, adaptive approach ensures that evaluations are not only rigorous but also practical and inclusive. By helping Project Accelerate continuously improve and demonstrate its impact, C1C supports its mission to drive systemic change. C1C is available to help Girls Inc. affiliates with any needs they may have related to evaluation, strategic planning, or organizational effectiveness.

●       Learn more about how C1C can help your organization maximize its impact at www.category1consulting.com or send an email to amymcfeely@category1consulting.com.

● Dr. Kathleen Denny has worked with Girls Inc. Affiliate and National offices to support staff in strengthening their approach to measuring Girls Inc. outcomes. Kathleen helps clients maximize their skills, resources, and talents to design an effective measurement strategy that is sustainable for the organization. Even in a federated structure, the data needs of every Girls Inc. Affiliate are unique. Kathleen brings a deep understanding of the Girls Inc. mission, programming structure, and Strong, Smart, and Bold outcomes that unify Girls Inc. Affiliates, as well as an appreciation for the wide variety of contexts in which you operate. Our work together will focus on the what, how, and why of measuring Girls Inc. outcomes in a way that elevates and celebrates the uniqueness of your Affiliate. Data support services range from one-time consultation to long-term partnerships and can include advising, capacity building, evaluation and analysis services, visualizations, and more. 

● To learn more about Kathleen and her consulting firm, visit the Denny Data Strategies website or send an email to kathleen@dennydata.com. 

● Kate Gilbert is a former Girls Inc. affiliate program leader who's also consulted with the National Research & Evaluation Department for the past 3 years. After spending 4 years implementing Girls Inc. programs and managing data for her affiliate, Kate brought the affiliate perspective to national data projects like the SSBOS, use of Compass360, and developing a community among affiliate data leaders. Her goal is to help your data work smarter for you and her approach centers co-creation, sustainability, and innovation. From staff skillbuilding to updating your evaluation strategy or creating new data operations procedures, Kate's focus is to help your team feel comfortable with and benefit from your organization's data - supporting the ultimate intention of creating a more meaningful Girls Inc. Experience for your participants.

● To learn more about Kate's service offerings and explore a potential partnership, email her at kate@sage-metrics.com.

● For 25 years, Dr. Cristin Rollins has led community impact organizations in evaluation, measurement system development, data coaching, and program planning. Previously the National Director of Research and Evaluation for the Girls Inc. network, Rollins has worked with the national offices of some of the widest reaching youth serving organizations in North America, designing and deploying evaluation strategies that monitor, measure, and learn from participant and staff experiences. Dr. Rollins is the President & CEO of Statement House, an independent, woman-owned planning and evaluation firm that works exclusively with mission-driven organizations that serve youth, their caregivers, and their families. Statement House specializes in comprehensive approaches to strategic planning, performance measurement and target setting, program model development, evaluation and data coaching. In collaboration with clients across the US, Statement House provides a simple method for building and implementing data-driven systems, providing organizations the tools needed to lead with evidence and confidence. Statement House follows a strong North Star: To assist clients in developing strategies that answer questions, improve services, and showcase impact. We are dedicated to delivering services that fit your organization’s culture; we are effective and efficient; and we engage in creative, collaborative solutions together.

● Learn more about Cristin's firm Statement House and the services she offers here or email her directly at cristin@statementhouse.net.