Journey
Rachel Riskind Consulting helps organizations transform program data into support for marginalized youth and families.
I've spent 20 years researching children, youth, and families, with a focus on those who are marginalized: immigrant families navigating new contexts, LGBTQ+ youth seeking support, students facing structural barriers.
I spent 15 years making developmental science accessible—from first-year college students to C-suite executives. I co-founded an international program serving Mexican communities, consulted on institutional crisis responses, and co-host a psychology and philosophy podcast that translates research for families.
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That's the difference: expertise grounded in justice work and public outreach.
What You Get
Research Excellence Without Academic Jargon
Twenty-five publications, cited more than 2,000 times. More importantly, comprehensive reports delivered in two weeks for Board decisions, consultations with Human Rights Campaign and Family Equality Council, and award-winning presentations.
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I've helped organizations secure $293,000 in competitive funding, retain program participants, and turn compliance requirements into strategic advantages. Working bilingually in English and Spanish, I've worked on evaluations serving 300+ participants across multiple sites.
Systems-Focused Analysis
I frame challenges as structural issues that require policy and cultural shifts—not individual inadequacies that require more effort. ​
I help you document the structural barriers your programs address and the systematic changes they create. This approach resonates with foundation officers and board members because it shows sustainable impact.
Values-Driven Methodology
This isn't neutral number-crunching. Every evaluation centers the voices of the communities you serve while meeting the evidence standards funders demand.
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Your programs are changing lives. Let's ensure your evaluation systems secure the resources you need to expand that impact.
Schedule a consultation to discuss how research-backed analysis can strengthen your competitive position and advance your mission.
