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Research and evaluation that moves communities forward

Strengthening Communities through Transformation, Research, Innovation, Development & Evaluation

We partner with nonprofits, NGOs, and public health agencies locally and internationally to design, evaluate, and build the evidence base that sustains effective programs serving underserved populations.

Combined experience
30+ years
Across public health, research & policy
Geographic reach
Local → Global
U.S., Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa
Who we serve
NGOs & Agencies
Nonprofits, government, international orgs

What we do

Our Practice Areas

Two areas of practice, each organized across three tiers. Tap any service card to learn more. All engagements are scoped and quoted individually based on project needs.

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Evaluation, Research & Data
Program evaluation, applied research, and data infrastructure for organizations that need to prove and improve what works.
Tier 1 · Contained Engagements · 4–12 weeks

Needs Assessment

Literature review, key informant interviews, community data synthesis, and summary reporting to ground your program in real evidence.

Program Evaluation Design

Process, outcome, or mixed-methods evaluation frameworks tailored to your programs, built to satisfy funders and generate learning.

Cost-Benefit & Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

Economic analysis of program value, return on investment, and resource efficiency โ€” the language funders and decision-makers speak.

Survey Design & Validation

Developing and testing data collection tools for program monitoring and evaluation โ€” reliable, valid, and ready to use.

Grant Evaluation Section Writing

Reviewer-ready evaluation plans, performance measures, and reporting frameworks written to strengthen your grant application.

Data Analysis & Visualization

Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods analysis with accessible reporting outputs โ€” turning data into decisions.

Tier 2 · Mid-Scope Engagements · 3–6 months

Full Program Evaluation

End-to-end evaluation from design through data collection, analysis, and final report.

Sustainability Evaluation

Assessing financial, operational, and community sustainability of established programs.

Data Infrastructure Assessment

Auditing data systems and building practical recommendations for improvement.

Tier 3 · Large-Scale Engagements · 6+ months

Multi-Site Evaluation

Federal & Government Contracts

Research & Dissemination

Health Education & Workforce Development
CHES- and CHW-credentialed services for organizations building health education programming and community health worker capacity.
Tier 1 · Contained Engagements · 4–12 weeks

Health Education Needs Assessments

Assess a community or organization's health education gaps, priorities, and readiness. CHES-credentialed deliverable.

Workshop Design & Facilitation

Custom health education workshops for nonprofits, employers, or community organizations on chronic disease, health literacy, or prevention.

CHW Program Design

Help organizations design, structure, or launch a CHW program, including roles, workflows, and documentation frameworks.

Tier 2 · Mid-Scope Engagements · 3–6 months

CHW Training Curriculum Development

Develop accreditation-ready CHW training curricula for organizations seeking Maryland MDH accreditation.

Corporate Wellness Program Design

Design employee wellness programs for mid-size employers, grounded in CHES competencies.

Community Health Education Campaign Design

Develop and evaluate health education campaigns for nonprofits or health departments.

Tier 3 · Large-Scale Engagements · 6+ months

CHW Workforce Development & Capacity Building

Who we are

Two generations. One mission.

Principal Consultant
Amylee Anyoha, PhD(c), MSPH, MCHES

Our principal consultant has core expertise in epidemiology, biostatistics, and program evaluation. Her work spans research design, community health program evaluation, and public health consulting across domestic and international contexts.

Advisory Board
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Dr. Sherry Azadi Maykrantz
PhD, MPH, MEd, CHES

Fulbright Scholar and Associate Professor of Public Health at Salisbury University, currently Visiting Professor at Charles University in Prague. Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity. Brings over a decade of academic, research, and nonprofit leadership experience.

Expertise: Health policy, U.S. and European health systems, undergraduate research, health behavior
Affiliations: Salisbury University, Charles University (Prague), Fulbright Commission
Credentials: PhD (Health & Human Services), MPH (Policy & Practice), MEd, CHES
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Nicole Masozera
MSc, London School of Economics

International development professional based in Kigali, Rwanda, working at the intersection of research, policy analysis, and program implementation across health, livelihoods, and food systems in Sub-Saharan Africa. Fluent in English, French, and Kinyarwanda.

Expertise: Food systems, global health policy, Sub-Saharan Africa, evidence synthesis
Affiliations: World Bank Group, AGRA, African Century Group, Maranyundo Initiative
Credentials: MSc Global Health Policy (LSE), BA Community Health & French (Tufts University)
CHES
CHW
Our Credentials in Practice

Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and Certified Community Health Workers (CHWs) bring curriculum design expertise and frontline workforce knowledge. The programs we oversee are pedagogically sound and operationally realistic.


Our values

What guides every engagement

These values apply across both In Stride Consulting LLC and our affiliated nonprofit. They are not aspirational they are operational.

Community-rooted
Trust is built from the ground up, not imposed from the outside.
Whole-person health
From youth development to healthy aging.
Evidence-based practice
Research informs every engagement.
Technology for equity
A tool to expand access, not replace human connection.
Sustainability
Financially, programmatically, and for the communities we serve.
Cultural humility
Especially across diverse communities and international partnerships.
Interdisciplinary
Drawing across public health, data science, and social science.
Impact-driven
Every engagement is designed to produce actionable results.

Consultant Network

Engagements are supported by a vetted network of PhD and master's-level consultants, epidemiologists, biostatisticians, and clinical specialists assembled based on project scope, content area, and client needs.

Affiliated Nonprofit

The consultancy operates alongside an affiliated nonprofit focused on community resource mapping, workforce development for youth, and healthy aging programming. The two entities share leadership, values, and a commitment to underserved communities with the consultancy providing research and evaluation infrastructure that strengthens both organizations.


Thought Leadership

Advancing the conversation in public health

We translate research into accessible, actionable knowledge through peer-reviewed work, opinion pieces, conference abstracts, and public dialogue. Our thought leadership reflects the same rigor we bring to every client engagement.

Opinion Pieces

Evidence-informed commentary on health policy, health equity, community health systems, and the political landscape shaping public health practice in the U.S. and globally.

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Research and Abstracts

Peer-reviewed publications, conference abstracts, and applied research across epidemiology, program evaluation, health disparities, and community health. Submitted to APHA, AcademyHealth, and peer-reviewed journals.

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Speaking Engagements

Available for keynotes, panels, and workshops on public health evaluation, health equity, workforce development, and community health systems. Reach out to discuss availability.

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Podcast

In STRIDE

Hosted by Amylee Anyoha and Dr. Sherry Azadi Maykrantz, two public health professionals spanning generations, cultures, and 30+ years of combined experience with more than a few opinions on the most pressing conversations in the field. Every episode delivers honest, evidence-based discussion on health policy, health services, leadership, and career growth.

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Get in touch

Let's work together

We respond to all inquiries within 3 business days. After an initial email exchange, we'll schedule a 30-minute discovery call to discuss your needs and determine if we're the right fit.

nicole.masozera@consultinstride.com
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