*NOTE: This is a 2-part series. Register once to attend one or both sessions.

April 28, 2026: 90-minute learning session

April 30, 2026: 60-minute consultation session

Join us on Tuesday, April 28, to learn more about practical approaches for demonstrating program impact by combining quantitative data, qualitative insights, and partner/community input. Participants will explore how to use data not only for reporting, but also to communicate results in a way that supports shared decision-making and continuous quality improvement (CQI). The session will highlight simple strategies for aligning data collection with program goals and translating findings into clear, action-oriented messages for different audiences.

The Thursday, April 30 coaching session will support participants in applying learning session concepts to a real program question or decision. Participants will be invited to complete a brief pre-session reflection as “homework” to identify one priority program objective, two simple data points, and one qualitative prompt to bring into the session. During coaching, participants will refine their evaluation/CQI question, draft a short data story outline, and identify one feasible next step to strengthen how data are used to guide improvement and communicate results.

Learning Objectives

• Describe how quantitative and qualitative data can be combined to communicate a fuller picture of program impact.
• Apply a basic data storytelling structure to frame findings in accessible and decision-relevant ways.
• Identify practical methods for aligning data collection with program objectives and CQI priorities.

This event is open to individuals working in HHS Regions 9 or 10: AZ, CA, HI, NV, AS, MP, FM, GU, MH, PW, AK, ID, OR, or WA.

Facilitators:

Kristi Silva, MA, MS, and Chidinma Ogojiaku, MPH
Center for Applied Research Solutions (CARS)