25+ years of experience in academia and practice — peer-reviewed research on local government, public finance, and data analytics applied directly to the problems your organization faces.
My consulting draws on the same rigor as my academic research — applied to the real operational and strategic challenges facing public-sector and mission-driven organizations. If your work involves government, communities, or the public good, I'd like to hear from you.
Cities, counties, and regional authorities navigating budget pressures, service delivery challenges, digital transformation, and emergency recovery.
Mission-driven organizations seeking rigorous program evaluation, data strategy, and evidence-based management practices.
Agencies working on air quality, wildfire recovery, environmental finance, and community resilience through data-driven approaches.
Each engagement is grounded in empirical research and tailored to your organization's specific context and goals.
Assess your organization's financial condition, identify vulnerabilities, and develop evidence-based strategies for long-term sustainability — grounded in published research on municipal finance and credit ratings.
Design and execute rigorous evaluations of programs, policies, and service delivery systems. I translate data into actionable findings for decision-makers.
Improve organizational effectiveness, service delivery, and community engagement. Drawing on research in coproduction and collaborative governance, I help organizations strengthen public relationships.
Evidence-based guidance for communities navigating wildfire recovery, hazard mitigation, and long-term climate resilience — based on active field research in Oregon.
Navigate water infrastructure financing, environmental compliance costs, and green investment strategies — rooted in EPA-funded research and direct advisory work with the Environmental Finance Advisory Board.
Evaluate, plan, or optimize technology investments in government — from 311 systems and open data to GenAI applications. I help organizations make evidence-based technology decisions.
My consulting is not generic advice — it is grounded in 25+ years of empirical research in academia and practice, direct government partnerships, and hands-on applied policy work. Every engagement draws from a body of peer-reviewed scholarship and real experience in the field.
Deep methodological expertise in quantitative research, policy analysis, and program evaluation.
Built a university-government partnership model connecting research with real policy challenges for 6+ years.
Provided direct advisory expertise to federal environmental finance decision-making.
Practitioner experience inside local government — I understand the real constraints organizations face.
Active leadership in the national conversation on technology adoption in the public sector.
We discuss your challenge, context, and what a successful outcome looks like for your organization. No obligation.
I develop a clear scope of work, timeline, and fee structure tailored to your needs and budget.
Deep engagement with your data, documents, and stakeholders — applying rigorous methods to your specific situation.
Clear findings, practical recommendations, and ongoing support for implementation — not a report that sits on a shelf.
Whether you have a specific project in mind or just want to explore whether my expertise fits your needs, I'd be glad to hear from you. I typically respond within 48 hours.
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