Real data.
Real people.
Real change.

Together, we can advance equity with data-driven solutions

Woodson Insights Research & Evaluation supports mission-driven organizations and researchers in strengthening their equity muscles and showing the impact of their work.

We are dedicated to using culturally-responsive approaches and methods to lift up the most historically silenced and suppressed voices to advance equitable programs, practices, and policies.

We aspire to transform communities and fight injustices across the world by using the power of both numbers and narratives.

We leverage culturally
responsive research methods to:

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Amplify voices of historically silenced communities to transform programs and policies

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Use data from real people to catalyze real, lasting change

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Help schools, government agencies, and nonprofits use data to tell a compelling story

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Bring clarity and meaning to research, helping you share your data with stakeholders and transform systems

Their research was grounded in real community needs and backed by solid data, which was the data we needed to secure two multi-year grants.

Kyna Harris, MBA, CHW, Right from the State Program Director at Oregon Public Health Institute
They weren't just researchers – they were partners who understood that meaningful change comes from listening to, engaging with, showing respect, and working alongside the people we serve.

Jeffery Patterson, MBA, Chief Executive Officer and Safety Director, Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority
Their approach set a precedent for how data should be collected and analyzed to create and implement programs that truly serve all students, especially those who have been historically underserved by traditional educational systems.

Amelia Vargas, Strategic Insights

About Our Founder

Dr. Tanisha Tate Woodson has designed, implemented, and managed large-scale, collaborative projects in behavioral health, equitable education, family engagement, college readiness, child welfare, and youth development for more than two decades. She is passionate about using culturally responsive, equitable evaluation methods to address structural inequities across race, class, and gender.

More about Dr. Tate Woodson

Let’s partner to use data to transform our communities