Kurt Wilson, Ph.D.
President
Kurt leads the EffectX team with a broad scope of non-profit evaluation and consulting experience. As a consultant, he’s provided evaluation to organizations ranging from local community initiatives to the World Food Program. His background in professional philanthropy sheds light on interests of donors, and significant experience in fundraising and marketing gives him insider knowledge of non-profit organizational needs.
Kurt’s education includes a BS in Economics from The Colorado College, a Diploma in International Development from the University of London, and a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Evaluation from Western Michigan University. He is an Affiliate Faculty Member at Regis University, teaching in the Masters of Development Practice program.
Kurt’s international evaluation experience includes projects in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Uganda, El Salvador, Kenya and London as well as site visits of World Vision programs in thirteen countries.
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Andrea Nelson Trice, Ph.D.
Lead Consultant
Andrea holds a doctorate in Higher Education from the University of Michigan, emphasizing organizational behavior. She brings significant experience as an internal evaluator, external evaluator, faculty member, nonprofit board member, consultant, and author. These varied experiences have honed a broad set of skills and sharpened her ability to gather valuable data through surveys, interviews, observation, and focus groups.
Andrea specializes in helping organizations gather actionable data and wrestle with the implications of collected data, including projects that have centered on hope, dignity, and spiritual growth. Andrea recently assumed an Affiliate Faculty position at Regis University, co-teaching with Kurt the qualitative research and evaluation classes.
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Aaron Kates, Ph.D.
Lead Consultant and Analyst
Aaron holds a PhD in Evaluation from Western Michigan University. Building on a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor of Geography degrees, Aaron's doctoral studies focused on the application of evaluation theory and methods to help people effect lasting change that is aligned with their values.
Aaron's work experience includes clinical psychotherapy, wilderness management and natural resources, refugee resettlement, and child welfare. He has eleven years' experience in program evaluation serving clients such as the WK Kellogg Foundation, Calvin University, Templeton Religion Trust, and the Center for Congregations.
Aaron's passion lies in designing accessible and useful evaluations that contribute to the thriving of their participants. He has extensive experience in designing psychometric tools that measure intangible realities such as faith, meaning, and hope. Aaron lives in South Bend, IN with his wife and two children.
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Lori D. Wilson, M.A.
Lead Consultant and Facilitator
Sarah Duran
Fractional COO
Lori’s experience in the non-profit sector includes group facilitation and program design. A trained and skilled facilitator, her work combines strategic program design with community-building to help organizations flourish.
With a particular focus on collaborative projects, Lori specializes in equipping teams to launch new initiatives. She established the EffectX grant-writing team to provide services to a wide range of non-profit organizations. Her many years of volunteer and board service reflect her long-standing commitment to work for both personal and societal change.
Lori holds a BA in Spanish Literature from the Colorado College, and an MA in theology from King’s College London. Fluent in Spanish, she was raised in Argentina and continues to travel extensively.
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Sarah provides fractional COO services and business coaching to growing consultancies. In her role with EffectX she provides strategic partnership around business operations, ensuring that both systems and strategy adapt to most effectively serve the company and its clients.
Sarah's background is in the education sector, where she's managed both programmatic and research projects for academics, research centers, and nonprofit organizations. She started her career as a teacher and her company now focuses on helping solopreneurs scale on their own terms.
Sarah holds an BA in Political Science from the University of Denver and an MA in Curriculum and Instruction from CU Denver. Sarah lives in Lakewood with her husband, daughter, dogs, and chickens.