speaking engagements
We provide expert perspectives and guide innovation with evidence-backed data across diverse settings. Whether for organizations, academic institutions, or anything in between, we get energized when we can use our expertise and offer in-person guidance or virtual advice. We bring tangible guidance and actionable strategies to implement recommendations into your own work. From organizational all-hands meetings, conferences, and university master classes, we are excited to convene with all sizes and experience levels. If this feels like a match, please feel free to reach out for support in your organization's learning endeavors.
Core Topics
We believe in focusing on tangible advice rather than nebulous concepts to ensure teams of all experience levels can apply lessons learned from sessions directly into their work. This approach centers four key topical areas while allowing for flexibility in tailored content to fit your needs.
Real-World Evaluation
Practical approaches for embedded MERL into decision-making while honoring the stressors of real-world scenarios.
The Bridge Between MERL + Facilitation
Lessons on connecting the dots between the purpose and objectives of facilitation support to the client's needs and desired outputs/outcomes.
Equity-Centered Evaluation
How to design evaluations and learning approaches that reflect lived experience and are accountable to communities served.
Skills for Learning Organizations
Approaches for building capacity across and within teams, ensuring evaluation and learning is embedded within the organizational fabric
FEATURED SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT
As a featured expert insight for the 2026 SessionLab State of Facilitation Report, Christine provided concrete recommendations on the incorporation of MERL in facilitation, including the utilization of learning evaluation frameworks, learning objectives, learning questions, and data collection checkpoints. This culminated in a launch event where more than 120 facilitators joining for a best practice session on ways they might incorporate these recommendations into their own practice.
"Through collaboration and meaningful design, evaluation can become more than just a single event but a woven element into the practitioner’s toolbelt."
Speaking Formats
Past Speaking Highlights
Organizational learning workshops for global teams
Equity-centered evaluation sessions for nonprofit leaders
Strategic learning sessions for program teams
MERL integration workshops
Learning-focused retreats and planning sessions
If you are interested in hearing how we may support your learning endeavors through a speaking engagement, please complete the form with a few details about your project. We look forward to reviewing your message and responding within one to two business days.