Scaling Social Impact with Artificial Intelligence & Stage-Based Metrics

Led by the Washington Evaluators, February 27th, 12:00pm-1:00pm ET

Event Description:

In an era of fiscal scrutiny, rising inequality, and growing skepticism about the effectiveness of social programs, one question is becoming impossible to ignore: Are we funding activity — or funding real change in people’s lives?

For decades, governments and nonprofits have measured success by outputs — how many people were served, how many benefits were issued, how many services were delivered — without proving whether those investments actually moved people toward stability and independence.

In this session, social impact measurement expert Quisha M. Brown discusses a transformational solution: the Progressive Outcomes Scale Logic Model (POSLM) — an innovative measurement infrastructure which uses community-defined stage-based metrics together with the power of Artificial Intelligence to scale social impact. 

Drawing on cross-sector examples from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services — including Medicaid, Housing, and TANF — Brown demonstrates how a unified, human-centered data standard can break down silos, strengthen accountability, and guide smarter funding decisions in an increasingly resource-constrained world.

Whether you are an evaluator, a government administrator, or a nonprofit leader, this event presents an innovative viewpoint into the future of social equity.

Presenter: Quisha M. Brown is the Author of Scaling Social Impact With Artificial Intelligence & Stage-Based Metrics and the founder of Humanistic Care, LLC. With over 25 years of experience supporting marginalized communities through work with various nonprofit institutions and the Department of Health & Human Services, she has dedicated her career to transforming how agencies measure success. As the architect of the Progressive Outcomes Scale Logic Model (POSLM), Quisha bridges the gap between data-driven accountability and systemic equity, helping organizations move beyond "counting services" to truly transforming lives.

Please join the Washington Evaluators for our monthly meeting. Members and non-members are welcome. Please note that Board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month.

Location: Online. Zoom link will be sent to those who register. 

Time: 6:30-8:00 pm ET

Agenda: 

1. Welcome and Agenda Review 
2. Governance:
   • Approval of last month's meeting minutes (Secretary)
   • Review of monthly financials (Treasurer)
3. General Announcements
4. President's Report
5. Treasurer's Report
6. Committee Updates:
   • Program
   • Community Engagement (Mentor Minutes, EWB, Scholarships)
   • Communications 
   • Membership
7. Board Action Items (if any)
   

For questions about this event, please email president@washingtonevaluators.org.

Please join the Washington Evaluators for our monthly meeting. Members and non-members are welcome. Please note that Board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month.

Location: Online. Zoom link will be sent to those who register. 

Time: 6:30-8:00 pm ET

Agenda: 

1. Welcome and Agenda Review 
2. Governance:
   • Approval of last month's meeting minutes (Secretary)
   • Review of monthly financials (Treasurer)
3. General Announcements
4. President's Report
5. Treasurer's Report
6. Committee Updates:
   • Program
   • Community Engagement (Mentor Minutes, EWB, Scholarships)
   • Communications 
   • Membership
7. Board Action Items (if any)
   

For questions about this event, please email president@washingtonevaluators.org.

2026 DC Emerging Evaluators Exchange Virtual Conference

Conference Theme: "Navigating Evaluation Careers and Identities"

April 24, 2026 9:00am - 4:00pm ET

This is the registration for the virtual conference. This conference will be held virtually on Zoom with an in-person Networking Event from 6 - 8 pm ET following the conference. To register for the Networking Event, please do so here.

The field of evaluation is evolving, and so are the careers and identities of those who practice it. At the 2026 DC Emerging Evaluators Exchange (DCE3) conference (formerly known as DCSCEP), those at all stages of evaluation careers will reflect on what it means to be an evaluator today. DCE3 is a one-day conference planned by emerging evaluators for emerging evaluators, but you do not have to be an emerging evaluator to attend. Through a keynote address, interactive panel, and student presentations, this conference will explore how to apply evaluative skills across fields and sectors, build careers within and beyond traditional evaluation roles, and communicate the value of this work.

If you are a DMV-region student or recent alumni with relevant work to share, please see our Call for Proposal for more information about how to submit a proposal for consideration.

To give you an idea of what to expect, you can review last year’s conference program here.

The DCE3 Organizing Committee welcomes participants to the conference and looks forward to learning with you and from you during the event!

If you have questions about this event, please email esther.nolton@gmail.com.

2026 DC Emerging Evaluators Exchange
Post-Conference Networking Event

April 24, 2026 6:00 - 8:00 pm ET

This registration is for the in-person networking event only. The conference will be held virtually earlier in the day with an in-person networking event following the conference near a metro station in DC. Hot appetizers and beverages will be available. To register for the FREE virtual conference event, please do so here.

Although this networking event is related to the free virtual DCE3 virtual conference, participation in the networking event does not require attendance during the DCE3 conference. 

Come ready to meet and greet students and professionals in the field of evaluation and policy from the DC area who may be doing interesting work, hiring, or have other interesting opportunities to learn about. This event is not only for emerging evaluators. It is meant to be a space where emerging evaluators can network with their peers and seasoned professionals. This even is $10 for non-WE members and free for WE members.

If you have questions about this event, please email esther.nolton@gmail.com.

Please join the Washington Evaluators for our monthly meeting. Members and non-members are welcome. Please note that Board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month.

Location: Online. Zoom link will be sent to those who register. 

Time: 6:30-8:00 pm ET

Agenda: 

1. Welcome and Agenda Review 
2. Governance:
   • Approval of last month's meeting minutes (Secretary)
   • Review of monthly financials (Treasurer)
3. General Announcements
4. President's Report
5. Treasurer's Report
6. Committee Updates:
   • Program
   • Community Engagement (Mentor Minutes, EWB, Scholarships)
   • Communications 
   • Membership
7. Board Action Items (if any)
   

For questions about this event, please email president@washingtonevaluators.org.

Please join the Washington Evaluators for our monthly meeting. Members and non-members are welcome. Please note that Board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month.

Location: Online. Zoom link will be sent to those who register. 

Time: 6:30-8:00 pm ET

Agenda: 

1. Welcome and Agenda Review 
2. Governance:
   • Approval of last month's meeting minutes (Secretary)
   • Review of monthly financials (Treasurer)
3. General Announcements
4. President's Report
5. Treasurer's Report
6. Committee Updates:
   • Program
   • Community Engagement (Mentor Minutes, EWB, Scholarships)
   • Communications 
   • Membership
7. Board Action Items (if any)
   

For questions about this event, please email president@washingtonevaluators.org.

Please join the Washington Evaluators for our monthly meeting. Members and non-members are welcome. Please note that Board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month.

Location: Online. Zoom link will be sent to those who register. 

Time: 6:30-8:00 pm ET

Agenda: 

1. Welcome and Agenda Review 
2. Governance:
   • Approval of last month's meeting minutes (Secretary)
   • Review of monthly financials (Treasurer)
3. General Announcements
4. President's Report
5. Treasurer's Report
6. Committee Updates:
   • Program
   • Community Engagement (Mentor Minutes, EWB, Scholarships)
   • Communications 
   • Membership
7. Board Action Items (if any)
   

For questions about this event, please email president@washingtonevaluators.org.

Please join the Washington Evaluators for our monthly meeting. Members and non-members are welcome. Please note that Board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month.

Location: Online. Zoom link will be sent to those who register. 

Time: 6:30-8:00 pm ET

Agenda: 

1. Welcome and Agenda Review 
2. Governance:
   • Approval of last month's meeting minutes (Secretary)
   • Review of monthly financials (Treasurer)
3. General Announcements
4. President's Report
5. Treasurer's Report
6. Committee Updates:
   • Program
   • Community Engagement (Mentor Minutes, EWB, Scholarships)
   • Communications 
   • Membership
7. Board Action Items (if any)
   

For questions about this event, please email president@washingtonevaluators.org.

Please join the Washington Evaluators for our monthly meeting. Members and non-members are welcome. Please note that Board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month.

Location: Online. Zoom link will be sent to those who register. 

Time: 6:30-8:00 pm ET

Agenda: 

1. Welcome and Agenda Review 
2. Governance:
   • Approval of last month's meeting minutes (Secretary)
   • Review of monthly financials (Treasurer)
3. General Announcements
4. President's Report
5. Treasurer's Report
6. Committee Updates:
   • Program
   • Community Engagement (Mentor Minutes, EWB, Scholarships)
   • Communications 
   • Membership
7. Board Action Items (if any)
   

For questions about this event, please email president@washingtonevaluators.org.

Please join the Washington Evaluators for our monthly meeting. Members and non-members are welcome. Please note that Board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month.

Location: Online. Zoom link will be sent to those who register. 

Time: 6:30-8:00 pm ET

Agenda: 

1. Welcome and Agenda Review 
2. Governance:
   • Approval of last month's meeting minutes (Secretary)
   • Review of monthly financials (Treasurer)
3. General Announcements
4. President's Report
5. Treasurer's Report
6. Committee Updates:
   • Program
   • Community Engagement (Mentor Minutes, EWB, Scholarships)
   • Communications 
   • Membership
7. Board Action Items (if any)
   

For questions about this event, please email president@washingtonevaluators.org.

Please join the Washington Evaluators for our monthly meeting. Members and non-members are welcome. Please note that Board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month.

Location: Online. Zoom link will be sent to those who register. 

Time: 6:30-8:00 pm ET

Agenda: 

1. Welcome and Agenda Review 
2. Governance:
   • Approval of last month's meeting minutes (Secretary)
   • Review of monthly financials (Treasurer)
3. General Announcements
4. President's Report
5. Treasurer's Report
6. Committee Updates:
   • Program
   • Community Engagement (Mentor Minutes, EWB, Scholarships)
   • Communications 
   • Membership
7. Board Action Items (if any)
   

For questions about this event, please email president@washingtonevaluators.org.

Please join the Washington Evaluators for our monthly meeting. Members and non-members are welcome. Please note that Board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month.

Location: Online. Zoom link will be sent to those who register. 

Time: 6:30-8:00 pm ET

Agenda: 

1. Welcome and Agenda Review 
2. Governance:
   • Approval of last month's meeting minutes (Secretary)
   • Review of monthly financials (Treasurer)
3. General Announcements
4. President's Report
5. Treasurer's Report
6. Committee Updates:
   • Program
   • Community Engagement (Mentor Minutes, EWB, Scholarships)
   • Communications 
   • Membership
7. Board Action Items (if any)
   

For questions about this event, please email president@washingtonevaluators.org.