Role
As Founder, President, & CEO of Apex Evaluation, I lead a passionate pursuit of our vision: Evaluation that works. With over 30 years of experience in program planning, evaluation, and facilitation, I cultivate and nurture new and existing relationships with organizations addressing the wicked problems of poverty and income inequality, health and education disparities, and racism and discrimination.
Our work at Apex is influenced by theories and methods that include systems thinking, developmental evaluation, principles-focused evaluation, utilization-focused evaluation, participatory evaluation, Results-Based Accountability™, and cultural responsiveness. I strive to make those theories work in the real world – in ways that make data useful and bridge the gaps that often exist between theory and practice, and between research and reality. There is a growing interest in our Systems Learning™ approach, which optimizes evaluation for equity and learning.
This approach to evaluation is always evolving, emphasizing adaptation and agility, efficiency and practicality, integration of evaluation and implementation, effective data visualization, and facilitation of systems thinking. The mindset extends to data systems, including web and mobile apps that support efficient data collection and – more importantly – effective use of data.
Background and Education
I founded Apex in 1999 and hold a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and a Master of Business Administration. I cultivate and nurture relationships with an array of organizations that are addressing barriers to academic, health, and social success for vulnerable children, youth, and their families.
Every decision at Apex is informed by our ethical framework, and we’re honored to be a recipient of the Rust Award For Excellence in Ethical Business Practice by a For-Profit Business at the 2025 New Mexico Ethics in Business Awards. Presented by Central New Mexico Community College, the awards honor companies and individuals in New Mexico that demonstrate a strong commitment to the highest level of ethical practices in daily operations, management, and personal philosophies, and in their response to crises and challenges.
Apex is incredibly proud of this recognition, and invite you to hear more about our commitments below.