Three Month Liberatory Research
& Evaluation Intensive

Are you a professional evaluator, researcher, or consultant?

Do you utilize evaluation and research to make funding decisions?

Are you a scholar who is looking for critical research practices?

This space is for you!

Join us for deeper learning and interrogation into our roles and approach to research and evaluation. Learn how to practice liberatory research, decolonize your methods and practices, and examine power and privilege.

Each month, participants receive: 

  • Digital resources (articles, podcast episodes, videos) which will help you re-evaluate the way you use/produce evaluation and research findings, conduct your work and engage with research participants or grantees.

  • A Reflection exercise linked to that month's package of digital resources. These exercises will allow you to critically unpack how ingrained biases, privilege, and extractive practices are impacting research and evaluation.

  • Exclusive live discussions (with special guests!) to go deeper into the month's theme.  

  • “Love this space and the comfortable environment that was immediately created!”

  • “As a first impression, I am already in awe. I am so excited to see where and how this course moves me.”

  • “I loved the guiding questions for the breakout groups. It was nice to be able to talk and be vulnerable and reflective with our cohort members.”

  • “Great session. Nice to connect with BIPOC researchers/organizers."

  • “Group breakouts were cool and the questions were thought-provoking, which was really enjoyable."

  • "I like to have to reflect on how systemic white supremacy/institutions, anti-Blackness, patriarchy, etc. still show up in my life and constantly be interrogating it to push against and change it.”

  • “Absolutely loved this course.“

  • “I am so grateful to be in this space.”

  • “This was such an invigorating experience and very empowering...”

  • “This course was liberating in itself, to find a community of people who are consistent and passionate in the work of liberation and research has been so amazing.”

  • “I really enjoyed and appreciated the thoughtfulness and intentionality that went into creating this course.”

  • “It was such a pleasant surprise to be invited to center our full selves in research.“

  • “The groundings, the reflection questions, and the authenticity of the space was amazing.”

FAQs

  • Each month, you'll be sent a curated package of resources. These packages include articles, media, and reflection questions. The questions are intended to challenge your assumptions about evaluation, research, and knowledge production and are the highlight of the intensive. You will also receive calendar invites to our monthly virtual reflection sessions beginning in late November.

  • We estimate 1-2 hours a week in terms of time commitment. With that said, it really depends on how deeply you review the materials and reflection questions. We encourage you to schedule a set time to engage with the materials so you aren't rushing before the monthly call.

  • Every intensive participant will have access to our group platform. Your questions, concerns, and reflections can be shared in a safe space with your cohort members who are on this journey with you. Additionally, the monthly virtual meet ups provide another opportunity to regularly connect with other participants.

  • Participants do not receive a formal certificate of completion for the Liberatory Research E-Course. However, you are welcome to list your participation in the e-course as education or training on your resume, CV, LinkedIn, or other professional profiles.

  • Right now, we are planning on some public events in the coming months, but a fall class is not yet scheduled. To be notified about future events and offerings, sign up for our email list.