Aligned Evaluation LLC

About Me

Kate Keller

I am a data and evaluation professional with five years of experience as the Director of Research, Data, and Evaluation at EdVestors, where I lead evaluation planning and data strategy. I specialize in building data systems that are rigorous yet realistic, ensuring they are effective, aligned with organizational values, and actually usable by the staff doing the work.While I use R for advanced statistical analysis and data wrangling, I focus on advanced spreadsheet-based analysis to deliver accessible solutions. I hold an M.Ed. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and will be pursuing my PhD at Tufts University.

Quantitative & Qualitative Analysis

Conducting descriptive and statistical analysis.Thematic coding and synthesis of qualitative data from interviews, focus groups, and field notes.Specializing in accessible analysis using spreadsheets, with additional capabilities in R and Python for specialized needs.

Data Collection & Instrument Design

Survey design and analysis using tools like Qualtrics and Survey Monkey.Interview and focus-group facilitation to capture the lived experiences of participants and partners.Designing formative and summative assessments aligned with learning goals

Evaluation Planning

Facilitating evaluation planning that aligns organizational goals, intended outcomes, and equity commitments with measurable metrics.Designing rigorous yet realistic study methodologies, including proposed measures and data sources tailored to organizational capacity.

Data Visualization

Creating interactive dashboards (using tools like Power BI) for strategic decision-making and organizational storytelling.Translating complex data into actionable briefings and presentations for general and stakeholder audiences.

Equity-Centered Data Practices

Developing and operationalizing Data Equity Statements to ensure ethical and inclusive data collection and use.Conducting landscape research and literature reviews to align organizational strategies with emerging evidence and equity-focused best practices.

Capacity Building & Technical Assistance

Coaching and training internal staff to ensure organizations can sustainably manage their own evaluation processes over time.Translating research and policy implications into practical recommendations for program directors and leadership.