Know your strengths and successes
Make decisions rooted in data and lived experiences
Be informed by theory and research methods
Evaluation & Research
Rooted-Growth specializes in mixed method evaluations that include different perspectives. We enable positive learning environments that build trust and facilitate learning as part of the evaluation process. Our methods and approaches adapt to the evaluation goals for each unique client and project. Most of our recent work relates to education, careers, youth and community, and prevention science. See our recent work for examples.
At Rooted-Growth, we are ready to provide research services tailored to your needs. Whether it’s a scoping literature review or a slower, IRB-reviewed, theory-driven, rigorous methodological appraoch, we’re here to meet your specific requirements.
Facilitation
We incorporate participatory and community-based practices in our approach—these processes center human voices as part of the ongoing evaluation practice. The methods and use of facilitation adapt to the needs of the evaluation, whether it’s bridging silos across departments or engaging youth and community voices.
Capacity Building
Rooted-Growth intentionally builds capacity through a learning approach to its work. Our mission is to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement–whether reviewing case studies or an impact evaluation. The founder holds certificates in effective adult education from ACUE, Healing Centered Engagement with youth from Flourish Agenda, and was trained in processes by a Six Sigma Black Belt. See our mission to understand Rooted-Growth’s intentions.
Upon request, we offer stand-alone trainings on specific evaluation or facilitation skills in both online and in-person formats or short-term mentorship for new evaluation staff. We are here to support you in your learning journey. See our past presentations for ideas.
Learning Forward Evaluation™
We design agile evaluations that adapt to your ongoing evidence needs. We leverage cutting-edge research and evaluation methods, collaborative and participatory approaches, organizational learning, and theory. We specialize in triangulating data (stories and numbers) with lived experiences to contextualize evidence of impact.
How We Learn
Rooted-Growth offers guidance for clients to best identify informational needs, co-develop designs, and implement evaluations or build capacity. We are expertly equipped to facilitate discussions and implementation of findings.
Get In Touch
We know that mission-inspired organizations accomplish incredible things with limited resources to change the world for the better. Connect with Natalie to learn more about how Rooted-Growth can help your organization reach new heights.
