Research, Education & Evaluation Consulting
As sociologists, researchers, and educators with over 15 years of experience, we help organizations generate knowledge, develop educational resources, and evaluate programs through evidence-based research and strategic consultation.
Our partnership brings together complementary expertise in qualitative research, quantitative methods, mixed-methods research, education, and knowledge translation. Together, we provide organizations with the tools and expertise needed to better understand complex social issues, improve their programs, and create meaningful impact.
Strategic Research
We work with organizations to strengthen their research goals, improve research methods, and carry out projects that generate meaningful and actionable knowledge.
With extensive training in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research, we provide support with:
Research proposals
Action-oriented and advocacy research
Literature reviews
Surveys and quantitative research design
Interview guides
Focus group guides
Ethics protocols
Research reports
Policy briefs
Academic articles
Research presentations
Infographics and knowledge translation materials
Our combined methodological expertise allows us to design research approaches that are rigorous, responsive, and appropriate to the questions organizations need to answer.
Educational Development
We help organizations design educational resources and learning experiences that build knowledge, strengthen capacity, and encourage innovation.
Drawing on our experience as university educators, we develop curriculum and learning materials for online, in-person, and hybrid environments, including:
Curriculum design
Course outlines and syllabi
Online learning resources
Digital learning strategies
Critical pedagogy
Learning assessments
Writing instruction
Needs assessments
Educational evaluation tools
We bring research-informed teaching practices and practical experience designing educational experiences for diverse learners and communities.
Evaluation
We conduct independent evaluations of organizations, programs, and projects to help clients understand their impact, identify opportunities for improvement, and plan for future sustainability.
Our evaluation services include:
Evaluation frameworks and plans
Results measurement plans
Evaluation tools
Formative and summative evaluation reports
Presentation of findings to staff and stakeholders
Evidence-based grant proposals
Sustainability plans
Our Expertise
By combining sociological insight with methodological expertise, we help organizations transform questions into evidence, and evidence into action. Our collaborative expertise includes:
Qualitative research methods
Quantitative research methods
Mixed-methods research design
Program evaluation
Educational development
Knowledge translation
Social inequality research
Community-based research
Research communication
Meet the Team
Dr. Sol Underwood, PhD
Dr. Sol Underwood is a sociologist, qualitative researcher, and university educator with over 15 years of experience working at the intersection of action-oriented research, education, and community-building.
Through sociological training, Dr. Underwood brings a deep understanding of how institutions, social structures, and cultural patterns shape people’s experiences and opportunities. Dr. Underwood specializes in identifying complex social dynamics, evaluating challenges facing organizations and communities, and designing evidence-based approaches that address barriers, strengthen capacity, and support meaningful change.
Dr. Underwood’s research and teaching expertise includes families, gender and sexuality, social inequality, education, and community-based research, bringing extensive experience designing research projects, translating knowledge for diverse audiences, developing educational resources, and supporting organizations in using evidence to inform practice.
Outside of professional work, Dr. Underwood is guided by a commitment to family life, community belonging, collective well-being, and cultivating a deeper understanding of the relationship between human communities and the natural world.
Consulting Partner
I’m Lance Stewart (BA, MA, PhD).
