Canadian Evaluation Society - Alberta Chapter

Consultants

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The Board does not actively endorse the services of the below listed consultants.*

Alphabetical List of Consultants by Company Name:

Barbara Allen
Allen Consulting & Training
213 Centennial Drive
Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 2J8
Tel: (780) 352-0947
Fax: (780) 352-0947
E-mail: ballen2@telus.net

Consulting and training in community-based research in:
Program design, implementation and evaluation
Criminal justice / criminology (victim services, restorative justice, mediation, youth justice)
Policy development
Aboriginal services
Addictions services

Ty Faechner, Ph.D.
ARECA
#211, 2 Athabascan Ave
Sherwood Park, AB T8A 4E3
Tel: (780) 416-6046
Fax: (780) 416-8915
E-mail: faechner@areca.ab.ca
Website: www.areca.ab.ca

Quantitative and qualitative analysis
Research design, survey design and implementation
Proposal development & technical report writing

Linda Banister
Banister Research and Consulting Inc.
11223 - 99 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5K 0G9
Tel: (780) 451-4444
Fax: (780) 451-2777
E-mail: research@banister.ab.ca
Website: www.banister.ab.ca

Full service market research services - questionnaire design and fielding
Quantitative and qualitative analysis
Focus groups recruitment and facilitation
Program evaluation
Performance measurement
Needs assessments

Dr. Gail V. Barrington, CMC
Barrington Research Group, Inc.
420, 1000 Centre Street North
Calgary, AB T2E 7W6
Tel: (403) 289-2221
Fax: (403) 276-1171
E-mail: gbarrington@barringtonresearchgrp.com

Program evaluation with a community development focus

Birgitta Larsson
BIM Larsson and Associates
#308, 12111 51 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T6H 6A3
Tel: (780) 988-9420
Fax: (780) 988-9420
E-mail: birgitta@bimlarsson.ca

Human service evaluation, community development, community impact

Raymond Downie, Ph.D.
Broadview Applied Research Group Inc.
2029 - 4th Avenue NW
Calgary, AB T2N 0N4
Tel: (403) 202-3509
Fax: (403) 202-3509
E-mail: rdownie@telusplanet.net

Social services, community development, Aboriginal groups, training and development

Margaret Wanke, B.Sc., M.H.S.A.
Charis Management Consulting, Inc.
#418, 10123 - 99 Street
Edmonton, AB T5J 3H1
Tel: (780) 496-9067 ext. 224
Fax: (780) 408-3229
E-mail: mwanke@charismc.com
Website: www.charismc.com

Program and service design/redesign and implementation
Evaluation and performance measurement
Survey/questionnaire design and administration
Quantitative and qualitative analysis
Focus groups

Christine Leonard, M.A.
Christine Leonard Consulting Ltd.
9658 - 79 Street
Edmonton, AB T6C 2R9
Tel: (780) 461-9998
Fax: (780) 461-7753
E-mail: caleonard@shaw.ca

Evaluation planning and support
Program evaluation
Proposal development and writing
Program and policy development

Casey P. Boodt, M.Ed.
CPB Consulting Inc.
#1 - 830 Memorial Drive NW
Calgary, AB T2N 3C8
Tel: (403) 521-0470
E-mail: cboodt@shaw.ca

Program evaluation and evaluation frameworks
Results-based Management & Accountability Frameworks (RMAF)
Outcome measurement and outcome monitoring processes
Qualitative & quantitative analysis, research design, survey design
Proposal development & technical report writing

Dorian Frère, R.N., D.K.M., M.B.A.
D Frère Consulting
Red Deer, AB
Tel: (403) 346-4698
E-mail: dfrere@telus.net

Process and Outcome Evaluation (RMAF, LogFrame, Participatory Evaluation, Appreciative Inquiry)

Evaluation Framework Development - Metrics, Process Indicators
Organizational Audit/Review
Program or Department Audit/Review
Team or Project Audit/Review
Strategic Knowledge Audit/Review

Diana Alexiewich BSc.N., M.Ad.Ed.
Diana Alexiewich and Associates
991 Cottonwood Avenue
Sherwood Park, AB T8A 1Z5
Tel: (780) 467-7486
E-mail: dalexiewich@shaw.ca

Responsive / participatory evaluation approach in health care and adult education. Evaluation of computer education (training) programs. Available for small / medium projects.

Dr. Phil Minnaar
EKSAL Quality Systems
2215 Tuscarora Manor NW
Calgary, AB T3L 2J9
Tel: (403) 247-1720
Fax: (403) 247-1720
E-mail: philminn@shaw.ca

Program evaluation
Educational program reviews
Self-evaluation
Development of relevant performance indicators
Balanced Scorecard implementation
Implementation and evaluation of management information systems

Wendy Doughty, PhD
Emerging Directions Consulting Ltd.
8343 73 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T6C 0E1
Tel: (780) 469-3258
Fax: (780) 468-2831
E-mail: wmd@emergingdirections.com

Program evaluation: needs analysis, implementation evaluation, process evaluation and outcome evaluation
Policy development and evaluation
Strategic planning
Facilitation of focus groups, meetings and workshops

Particular expertise in evaluation of multi-agency programs, partnerships and networks within transdisciplinary/ transprofessional context.

Dale Howard, PhD / Peggy Howard, PhD
Howard Research & Management Consulting Inc.
Two locations:
Calgary (corporate headquarters)
Howard Building
127 - 1st Ave West
PO Box 1110
Cochrane, AB T4C 1B2
AND
1044 - 10303 Jasper Ave
Edmonton, AB T5J 3N6
Tel: (780) 496-9994 (Edmonton)
Fax: (780) 496-9868 (Edmonton)
Tel: (403) 932-0180 (Calgary)
Fax: (403) 932-7499 (Calgary)
E-mail: dale@howardresearch.com or peggy@howardresearch.com

Economic evaluation
Evaluation management - multi-level, multi-sector
Program & policy evaluation
Applied social science research
Environmental scanning
Information & communication technology assessment

Julie Kearns
Kearns Research & Consulting Inc.
218 Oakhill Place S.W.
Calgary, AB T2V 3X4
Tel: (403) 281-6936
Fax: (403) 281-6903
E-mail: kearns@ucalgary.ca

I am a faculty member at the University of Calgary teaching "Program Evaluation", "Evaluation in Organizations" and "Performance Consulting". I focus my consulting practice on not-for-profit and educational organizations. My evaluation philosophy is participatory and I believe evaluation is necessary for workplace learning and organizational effectiveness.

Dr. Kerrie Pain
Kingfisher Research & Evaluation
131 Benchlands Terrace
Canmore, AB T1W 1G2
Tel: (403) 678-6660
Fax: (403) 609-9248
E-mail: kpain@ualberta.ca

Health care, education, outcomes, social sciences, statistical analysis

Agnes Koch, Ph.D.
Koch Research Consulting
5240 Bannerman Drive NW
Calgary, AB T2L 1W2
Tel: (403) 282-0305
Cell: (403) 703-0357
Fax: (403) 282-0388
E-mail: hillskoch@telus.net

Design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation processes
Organizational performance measurement and strategic planning
Program evaluation: needs analysis, implementation evaluation, process evaluation and outcome evaluation
Social research

Lori Baugh Littlejohns Consulting
93 McCullough Crescent
Red Deer, AB T4R 1S5
Tel: (403) 318-2318
E-mail: lobali@telus.net

Health planning, research & evaluation

Lois Little, MA
Lutra Associates Ltd.
Box 1866
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2P4
Tel: (867) 873-8903
Fax: (867) 873-8368
E-mail: xlutra@assimicro.com

Community-based, participatory research and planning
Needs assessments and gap analysis
Program/project design, evaluation, and performance measurement
Qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation methods

Aboriginal and voluntary sector expertise

Dr. Phil and Mary Jane Kreisel
Matrix Research Ltd.
12516 - 66 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T6H 1Y5
Tel: (780) 433-5387
Fax: (780) 437-7712
E-mail: matrixresearch@shaw.ca

Non-profit, social service agencies, private sector, government

Laurie McCaffrey
McCaffrey Consulting
9332 - 82 Street
Edmonton, AB T6C 2X5
Tel: (780) 432-4074
Fax: (780) 665-7380
E-mail: laurie@mccaffreyconsulting.ca

Applied health research and evaluation services
Evaluation design and implementation
Primary and secondary data collection (interviews, surveys, focus groups, document and literature review)
Qualitative and quantitative data analysis

Carol Hutchings MSW RSW, Partner
McCready Consultants Ltd.
8411 139 Street
Edmonton, AB T5R 0G5
Tel: (780) 414-1462
Fax: (780) 414-1451
E-mail: hutchings@mccready.ca

Consulting in human services, needs assessments, program design, program evaluation & capacity building. Special focus on: Aboriginal agencies/groups, multicultural agencies/programs, criminal justice (restorative justice and corrections), tobacco reduction and FASD.

Nancy G. Bateman, M.A.
NGB Evaluation Solutions Inc.
2102 - 10th Avenue South
Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 0C1
Tel: (403) 394-0494
E-mail: ngb@shaw.ca

Environmental awareness initiatives
Professional program assessment and evaluation planning
A collaborative, utilization-focused approach geared to applied use of evaluation results
Community inquiry and consultation
Surveys, interviews, focus groups, document review, analysis and timely reporting
Public awareness of environmental issues and actions re: natural resource management, agriculture, range and riparian management, water and watershed management

Nichols Applied Management
1100, 10130 - 103 Street
Edmonton, AB T5J 3N9
Tel: (780) 424-0091
Fax: (780) 428-7644
E-mail: pnichols@nicholsconsulting.com
Web: http://www.nicholsconsulting.com/

Education, employment, social services, process and outcome evaluation

Christopher Cameron, MA, R.Psych.
Objective Research and Evaluation Inc.
53 Cranridge Heights SE
Calgary, AB T3M 0E7
Tel: (403) 355-3223
Fax: (403 355-3292
Email: christophercameron@shaw.ca

Program and project evaluation
Evaluation framework and work plan development
Qualitative and quantitative analysis
Survey and instrument design
Focus group recruitment and facilitation
Outcome measurement and monitoring
Literature reviews and environmental scans
Proposal development and report writing
Organizational reviews and strategic planning
Meeting and workshop facilitation

Laura N. L'Heureux, M.A.
Panoptik Research & Consulting
312 - 8th Avenue NE
Calgary, AB T2E 0P9
Tel: (403) 607-1700
E-mail: laura@panoptik.ca
Website: www.panoptik.ca

Program evaluation, assessment & monitoring
Needs assessment / client satisfaction
Applied social science research
Surveys, interviews, focus groups, logic models, RMAFs, document and literature reviews
Quantitative and qualitative data analysis
Meeting and workshop facilitation

Philip Cox
Plan: Net 2000 Ltd.
201, 1225a Kensington Road NW
Calgary, AB T2N 3P8
Tel: (403) 270-0217
Fax: (403) 270-8672
E-mail: plannet@cadvison.com

Participatory evaluation, results based management, facilitation

Dennis Pommen, CLGM, CHRP
President
Pommen Group
Management Consultants
#800-33 Blackfoot Road
Sherwood Park, AB T8A 4W5
Tel: (780) 497-8877
Fax: (780) 416-9091
Toll Free: 1-800-497-6145
E-mail: dpommen@pommen.com
Website: www.pommen.com

Program evaluation, policy development, performance development, quality assurance, First Nations

Dr. Judith Evans
Pragmatic Applied Research Ltd.
10679 Hardisty Drive
Edmonton, AB T6A 3T9
Tel: (780) 463-8533
Fax: (780) 466-3793
E-mail: parl@connect.ab.ca

Organizational, occupational effectiveness, strategic planning and operational planning

Agnes Dallison, M.Sc.
Evaluation Specialist
Rockyview Research & Consulting, Inc.
Site 1, Box 2, RR 2
Cochrane, AB T4C 1A2
Tel: 403.860.2977
Fax: 403.932.6977
E-mail: agnes@rockyviewresearch.com
www.rockyviewresearch.com

Independent social research consultancy committed to meeting the needs of NGO's, not-for-profit organizations and small business. Services include:

Program evaluation
Board of Directors' evaluation
Customer satisfaction surveys
Research services

Gayle Rutherford, R.N., M.N
Rutherford Consulting Group Inc.
108 Valhalla Cres. N.W.
Calgary, AB T3A 1Z9
Tel: (403) 286-5983
Fax: (403) 286-8227
E-mail: geruther@telus.net

Program evaluation founded on public health and community-based knowledge and experience. Skills and interests include community development; group facilitation; team building; participatory action research; qualitative data collection and analysis; and oral and written communication.

Kelly Ernst, Ph.D.
The Strategic Intelligence Alliance, Inc.
2018 27th Street S.W.
Calgary, AB T3E 2E7
Tel: (403) 389-8941
E-mail: kellyernst@strategicintelligencealliance.com
www.strategicintelligencealliance.com

Program evaluation
Evaluation frameworks
Results-based management
Outcome measurement and monitoring processes
Qualitative & quantitative analysis
Research and survey design
Strategic planning & board of directors' evaluation
Customer satisfaction surveys
Proposal development and report writing

Tania Kajner
Tania Kajner Consulting
6827- 111 Street
Edmonton, AB, T6H 3G2
Tel: (780) 437-4224
Fax: (780) 437-4224
E-mail: tkajner@shaw.ca

Specializing in Youth and Gender

logic models, RMAFs, strategic plans, document and literature reviews
consultations, needs assessments, and applied social research
policy research and development
proposal development, report writing

Dr. Ollie Triska
Triska Research & Consulting Ltd.
11307-99 Avenue Suite 1507
Edmonton, AB T5K 0H2
Tel: (780) 451-1907
Fax: (780) 451-1907
Email: ollie.triska@ualberta.ca

Formative, summative, and participatory evaluation in health care
Health Technology Assessment - systematic literature reviews in health
Licensing, accreditation, and evaluation of competence and performance in the health professions and medical education
Project management for health and educational projects
Customer satisfaction surveys in education and health
Governance and Accountability in Academic Medicine and Alternate Physician Payment Plans
Present seminars and training programs on research methods and program evaluation

Evelyn Valge, M.N., R.N., B.Sc.N., B.Ph.E.
Valge Research Group
Calgary, Alberta
E-mail: evelynvalge@shaw.ca

Valge Research Group is an independent consulting business specializing in research, evaluation and program design particularly in, but not limited to, the healthcare field. Services include:

project management
research design; data collection (interviews, surveys (web-based and paper), focus groups, environmental scans, document and literature reviews; data analysis, specializing in qualitative approaches
program & evaluation framework design
logic model development
health professional curriculum, counseling/health promotion materials, detail visit kit design
website design
workshop facilitation
report writing

Tammy Horne, Ph.D.
WellQuest Consulting Ltd.
11511 - 125 Street
Edmonton, AB T5M 0N3
Tel: (780) 451-6145
Fax: (780) 451-5280
E-mail: tamhorne@telusplanet.net

Health promotion and human services research, planning and evaluation of programs and policies. Capacity building approach including workshops. Present emphases on women�s health issues, tobacco reduction, not-for-profit sector.

Anne Marie Whiteduck Harris
Whiteduck Consulting Ltd.
RR1, Site 11, Box 8
Morinville, AB T8R 1P6
Tel: (780) 459-5782
Fax: (780) 459-7600
E-mail: annemariewh@xplornet.com

Aboriginal firm providing evaluation, strategic planning and research services for First Nation and Aboriginal organizations

Sandra Woodhead Lyons
Woodhead Lyons Consulting Inc.
17508 - 57 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T6M 1G7
Tel: (780) 481-3488
Fax:(780) 481-7448
E-mail: scwl@compusmart.ab.ca

Woodhead Lyons Consulting Inc. is an independent health and human service consulting company that focuses on research, planning and evaluation. Areas of expertise include evaluation; project management; resource planning; policy development; program design and implementation; and proposal development.

Dr. Harold Wynne
Wynne Resources
RR#4
Calmar, AB T0C 0V0
Tel: (780) 985-3333
Fax: (780) 401-3251
Cell: (780) 903-7788
E-mail: hwynne@wynne.com

Gambling research, policy analysis, program evaluation.