Other organizations have come through & trained us to ask questions, but we had no idea why they were asking those questions or what it was used for, but now we know.

Elaine [chief navigator of EV4C] works well with people of other cultures and has developed an approach that puts tools and understanding squarely in the hands of our communities. She gives sound advice on how to integrate innovation & mainstream them with appropriate candor and insight.

I had the pleasure of working with Elaine, who provided exceptional support to my team and me in navigating feminist evaluation processes. She adeptly considered our ways of working and the complexities that multi-program evaluations can bring. Elaine’s commitment to being available, flexible and proactive throughout the entire process was invaluable.I highly recommend Elaine for any project on FMEAL.

I had the pleasure of working with Elaine to design a two-day workshop on localization for our network of members working in the international humanitarian and development space. Elaine’s insights and leadership during that design process, and her amazing facilitation skills ensured a very successful workshop. I would highly recommend engaging Elaine on your next project!

Elaine is an experienced trainer and mentor who has supported our work in achieving gender transformational changes. From the initial training design to implementation, she listened to our challenges and adapted her methods to meet our professional and personal needs—even across countries. She is skillful in facilitating diverse virtual groups and demonstrates a strong commitment to learning and inclusion. I thank Elaine for her dedication and hope to work with her more closely in the future.

Elaine has done some beautiful work to equip communities in Zambia to collect, interpret and learn from their own child well-being monitoring data. Listening to them do it was one of the best days I can remember. The level of clarity and enthusiasm were an inspiration. At the other end of the spectrum, she has successfully conceived and led some complex, high level work for World Vision on Transformational Development. Her sharp, inquisitive, well-informed mind, deep knowledge of all things MEAL and diverse network are always an asset.

Elaine is wonderful to work with. She delivers on her commitments, thinks deeply, and overcomes problems with integrity and care. Her communication is excellent—tailored to each audience, whether a senior executive or technical expert. Her monitoring and evaluation skills draw from grassroots experience and are often unmatched. She finds creative solutions, helps colleagues who are struggling, and builds genuine relationships. Elaine isn’t just a colleague—she’s a collaborator and a friend, which fosters trust, innovation, and strong outcomes.

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Elaine on two occasions: a mid-term gender evaluation across four countries, and ongoing work on the CoLMEAL approach in projects across Africa and Asia. In both, Elaine has shown herself to be a seasoned evaluator with deep expertise in gender, MEAL, and community-led learning. She brings strong communication, collaboration, and design skills to developing training materials and adult learning content. Her passion and dedication to this work are truly inspiring.