At Brigham & Associates, LLC, our mission is to improve the lives of our communities by expanding opportunities to learn and grow. We do this through both traditional and innovative evaluation design, grounded in meaningful community collaboration that shapes not only our practices, but our guiding principles.
Empowering Growth
Our methodology is assembled in the same way we approach staffing evaluation. We create authentic learning experiences that build on well-known best practices and the foundational elements of design found in indigenous ethnic cultures throughout the world.
OUR VISION, OUR MISSION
We create spaces where all people can thrive by improving the lives of our communities. Through high-quality evaluation and consulting services, we expand opportunities to learn and grow by blending traditional and emergent evaluation design. Rooted in collaboration, we believe that when community organizations align and work together, we achieve our greatest results—fostering meaningful change, one partner and one community at a time.
The Best About Us
As an evaluation consulting firm, Brigham & Associates LLC assists organizations in learning, developing, expanding, and improving their practices. Our team possesses extensive expertise in evaluation, education, community engagement, diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ).
Our slogan is "Community Organizations Aligned Together," and we take pride in its meaning. As a connected community, we strive to foster a culture of well-being by aligning the efforts of community, philanthropic, governmental, and nonprofit collaborations rooted in shared experiences and expertise.
We create space for shared insight and collective action.
Through thoughtful engagement, we help partners uncover common ground and turn diverse perspectives into unified, actionable outcomes.
C.O.A.T
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We center the voices, cultures, and lived experiences of those most impacted, ensuring our work reflects deep knowledge of the communities we serve and honors their right to choose how they engage.
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We take responsibility for how our methods and structures show value for human beings beyond assigned social or economic status, grounding our work in dignity, respect, and shared humanity.
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We intentionally design and implement evaluations that maintain, disrupt, or restore harmony within the ecosystem, while protecting the oneness of mind, body, and spirit.
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We work with communities, not on them, co-creating processes that reflect collective power, cultural understanding, and shared accountability.
Client List
Brigham & Associates is honored to partner with exceptional clients who trust us to be part of their journey.
Bounce Innovation Hub
American Diabetes Association
Akron Urban League
Dion’s Chicago Dream
Development Finance Authority
The Colorado Health Foundation
Peace Runners 773
Sims Fayola Foundation
What People Are Saying
I want to say how much I liked the EAYD program pre-assessment report. I really appreciate the format and especially the visual components. It was easy to take in, made the data feel clear and usable, and still left room for deeper reflection. This kind of reporting is really helpful for how we think about programs, coaching, and planning. Brigham & Associates has really supported us in transforming our approach and decision-making with their tailored analysis.”
— Dr. Dedrick Sims
President & CEO, Sims Fayola Foundation
Brigham & Associates has proven to be an essential strategic partner. Their expertise in evaluation, facilitation, and collaboration across various organizations has significantly advanced our foundation's strategic goals. Additionally, their innovative approach to developing tools and producing accessible reports has been immensely valuable to our efforts. We highly recommend them as a partner for any organization looking to achieve impactful results.
— Tracey Stewart
The Colorado Health Foundation “Dr. Brigham is an expert evaluator passionate about supporting her clients in maximizing their impact through her evaluation and research design process. Her team of skilled subject matter experts provide the tactical support and diversity of thought that helped us innovate and implement strategies so that this was not just another report. Brigham & Associates created “living” evaluations that we could maximize right away! ”
— Andre Wright Ed.S
Equity Partnerships of Colorado