About Jason Normand (He/Him)
Jason has been conducting research and program evaluation for nearly a decade in a variety of contexts including a USAID project in Vietnam, nonprofit organizations in Portland, and most recently as an internal evaluator for Multnomah County. He earned his B.A. from Willamette University and M.P.P. from Portland State University through which he developed a passion for inquiry and honed an interdisciplinary toolset for solving problems. Jason has extensive experience with mixed methods design and developing tailored data collection instruments including interviews, focus groups, and surveys. He also has a breadth of experience analyzing and reporting large qualitative and quantitative datasets. He is passionate about collaborating with stakeholders to identify their needs and determine the best evidence-based and context-specific approaches. This ensures the evaluation process is as meaningful to all participants as the resulting insights. Jason feels his work is particularly impactful when helping organizations build long-term performance management practices. His work is grounded in theory of change/action, performance measures, ongoing feedback and data processes, continuous quality improvement, and strategic planning.
I believe that when used appropriately, research and evaluation are tools for promoting social justice and redressing power imbalances. I am particularly driven by opportunities to amplify the voices, experiences, and representation of marginalized communities, especially those impacted by systemic racism and oppression. I am a bicultural/bilingual French/American.