Our Team

Piper is a doctoral student in Evaluation & Applied Research Methods at Claremont Graduate University. She received her master’s degree from CGU in Psychology, with an emphasis on research methods and data analysis. Her current focus is on effective reporting and data visualization techniques in evaluation. She has worked as both an internal and external evaluator, helping non-profits achieve their social outcomes. Piper enjoys using a complex-system approach to understanding social problems, promoting equity and inclusion in community change initiatives. She contributes to original research on evaluation and data visualization, including a chapter in The Evaluation Handbook (2025). When she isn’t working to build org's capacity to effectively do and use evaluations, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family. 

Jennifer P. Villalobos is an Assistant Professor at Claremont Graduate University, with over 20 years of experience as a program evaluator, organizational psychologist, and consultant. She holds a PhD and MA in Positive Organizational Psychology and Evaluation from CGU and dual bachelor's degrees in psychology and history from USC. Her work focuses on transformative, equity-driven evaluation, integrating DEI, organizational well-being, and leadership. She researches and publishes on various evaluation topics. She is particularly interested in how artificial intelligence can advance equity-focused evaluation practices. Villalobos has partnered with diverse organizations locally and globally to support program improvement and social impact. 

Sarah Douville, PhD, MBA is a program evaluator, data visualization specialist, and business consultant. She has particular expertise in higher education, technology innovation, and curriculum development. She earned an MBA from the Drucker School and a PhD from Claremont Graduate University. Her dissertation, Conceptualizations of Data Visualization Use Beyond Efficiency in Evaluation, presents mixed-methods research on how evaluators leverage data viz for audience engagement and insight generation. She co-founded ProgressIQ for student tracking and advising as well as Learning Clarified to teach practical skills in practice-based fields. She actively publishes and promotes scholarship on data visualization, evaluation, and nursing. Sarah is a multidisciplinary scholar-practitioner, adept at marrying rigorous academic research with practical, data-driven solutions in educational and evaluative contexts. 

Angela is a culturally responsive, equity-focused evaluation consultant. She received her bachelor’s degree from Smith College and a master’s degree from Claremont Graduate University in Psychology with a concentration in Organizational Behavior and Evaluation. She is passionate about leveraging data to help organizations meet their evaluation goals. In her free time she loves to travel, study new languages, and spoil her niece and nephews.

Leah Nichols is a dedicated and utilization-focused Evaluation Contractor with two years of experience in Evaluation and four years of experience in social science research. She holds a master’s degree in Applied Social Psychology from Claremont Graduate University where she developed a strong foundation in evaluation methodologies and data analysis. Leah’s expertise lies in collecting and analyzing data and producing comprehensive reports that communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders. Throughout her career, Leah has worked with a variety of public organizations assessing the impact of initiatives related to education and healthcare. With a deep understanding of evaluation methodologies, she is committed to promoting theory-driven and evidenced-based insights for programs, policy, and services.