What We Do Best

Pacific Research and Evaluation offers services that empower organizations with tailored solutions that drive impact and innovation. Discover how our services can cut through the red tape and drive meaningful impact for your organization.

Applied Research Partnerships

Our Applied Research Partnerships focus on delivering tailored solutions for program evaluation and community impact assessment. We partner with you to design and implement effective evaluation plans, strategies, and research agendas, ensuring alignment with your program’s goals. Our expertise includes developing Logic Models and Theories of Change to clearly articulate your program’s pathway to success. By analyzing community impact, we provide valuable insights that drive strategic decisions and enhance program effectiveness. With our support, you can achieve a deeper understanding of your program’s outcomes and foster meaningful change in the communities you serve.

Organizational Consulting

Our Data-Driven Organizational Consulting services empower leaders to make informed decisions through a data-centric, client-centered approach. We support your organization by providing research-driven insights and ensuring stakeholder inclusivity throughout the process. Our services include developing tailored metrics and surveys to capture critical data across a variety of areas, including employee engagement, employee listening, evaluation of HR initiatives, leadership development, and assessments of organizational culture and climate. This comprehensive approach helps you leverage data to shape effective strategies, inform change management initiatives, and improve organizational performance.

Strategic Planning

At Pacific Research and Evaluation, our Strategic Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation services are designed to enhance your strategic initiatives and organizational performance through a data-driven, collaborative approach. We partner with organizations to facilitate strategic planning retreats and workshops, bringing specialized expertise in helping teams develop clear, measurable goals that can be tracked over time. As part of our strategic planning process, we offer tailored needs assessment surveys and stakeholder engagement strategies to ensure that planning is grounded in high-quality data and diverse perspectives.

We develop customized tools to support effective strategic planning and performance management, and we closely monitor progress toward your goals and objectives. Our expertise includes providing ongoing evaluation support to ensure that strategic plans remain on track and adapt as organizational needs evolve. Additionally, we support workforce strategy by aligning human resources with strategic priorities, helping organizations remain agile, responsive, and focused on achieving their long-term vision.

Change Management

Our Change Management services support public and private sector organizations as well as colleges and universities in navigating complex transitions with clarity and confidence. Dr. Kristi Manseth and Dr. Shalyn Stevens are Prosci Certified ®, bringing proven methodologies and practical expertise to help leaders plan, implement, and sustain change.

We use a research-driven, data-informed approach to align strategy, communication, leadership, and workforce readiness for lasting impact. We emphasize measuring progress and learning over time, enabling organizations to understand what drives sustained change, build commitment, reduce resistance, and foster adaptability throughout every stage of the change journey.

Grant Program Evaluation

PRE has extensive experience serving as the external evaluator for federally funded grants. We are currently evaluating grant projects funded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the National Science Foundation, and the Departments of Education, Labor, Health and Human Services, Defense, and Justice. We develop tailored evaluation plans and implement robust research methodologies to assess your program’s impact. Throughout the grant cycle, we provide guidance on using evaluation data for program adjustments and excel in presenting insights through effective data visualization. Our detailed evaluation reports not only document results but also offer actionable recommendations, ensuring you maximize your program’s success.

Technical Assistance for Evaluation

At Pacific Research and Evaluation, our Technical Assistance for Evaluation offers a comprehensive range of support to enhance your evaluation capabilities. We guide you through every step of the evaluation process, from developing measurable goals and objectives to creating effective data collection tools and systems. Our expertise extends to establishing clear report formats and templates, ensuring that your findings are presented in a user-friendly manner. We also help you interpret evaluation results, providing actionable insights that drive informed decision-making. Whether you’re new to evaluation or looking to refine your practices, our tailored assistance empowers you to effectively manage and utilize evaluation efforts.