Our Services

Research Design and Management

Our designs and directs small-and large-scale research projects to answer questions that help garner a better understanding of the education system, how students learn, and how we can improve systems and strategies to improve the education process as well as public health program impacts. This work, conducted for philanthropies, state/provincial agencies, and organizations, is done to expand the abilities of these programs to improve processes and implementation strategies. Our work in this area includes the design and implementation of experimental, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental studies, formative and summative research, survey development, site-based research, including focus groups, interviews, and document retrieval/review, and data collection and analysis. Our research team has extensive experience in data analysis using all major statistical programs, including SPSS, SAS, Excel, and Access.

Program Evaluation

Our evaluation work includes evaluation design, implementation, and analysis, and includes the development and use of surveys, interviews, focus groups, and data analysis. Our work in this field includes both formative and summative evaluations, including impact evaluations to determine the utility of programs and strategies on student learning and progress. Our evaluation team includes researchers in their multiple disciplines, who are matched to specific projects based on prior experience and expertise.

Policy Analysis

We conduct policy and trend analyses on a variety of public health and educational issues related to program implementation strategies, program intervention efficacy, and legislative impact on program development. Our policy briefs address issues such as federal and state/provincial policies and institutional/school policies and practices. In addition to these efforts, the company also conducts reviews of related research, legislation, and literature.

Diversity, equity, and Inclusion

Workplace inclusion is essential to building a thriving business. At H.E.R Consulting, we use proven, people-centered strategies to kick start measurable diversity and inclusion in your company. Workplace inclusion is essential to building a thriving business. At H.E.R Consulting, we use proven, people-centered strategies to kickstart measurable diversity and inclusion in your company. As women of color, we know how it feels to be excluded. We also know that inclusion is not a luxury of a high-performing company. In fact, equity in the workplace is essential to building a business. We will work with you to develop a personalized strategy to accelerate equality among your employees and build diverse teams that make your company thrive. Diversity and inclusion of employees are the backbone of any company. Excluding any employee will only sabotage your growth. That is why we will help you develop a personalized strategy to build measurable diversity and equality in your company. Together, we can make your employees and your business thrive.

Emergency management - risk analysis and Risk communication

We exist in a business and personal environment that has inherent risks to productivity and human health. We can advise you on potential hazards and help reduce the risks. We will work with you to develop and practice mitigation and safety procedures that will make you better prepared for an emergency. Unfortunately, some disasters are unavoidable. So, when the worst happens, we are here to provide focused, efficient, cost-effective solutions.

One of the worst things that can happen to your organization is an unforeseen disaster. Thankfully, you don't have to wait for an emergency to find a solution. At H.E.R Consulting we use the four steps of emergency management to prevent a disaster from destroying your business: prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. We will advise on the potential hazards your organization faces and help you prevent disasters. We will work with you to develop safety procedures for your human and technology resources and help train your workforce to prepare them for an emergency. Finally, if the worst happens, we will provide a fast response and advise an efficient, cost-effective recovery plan so you can get back to business quickly without breaking the bank.

When managing emergencies, we will use the four phases to help you prevent disasters by analyzing and mitigating any potential risks. We will prepare you for an emergency by helping you develop and practice safety procedures. Finally, if the worst happens, we will quickly respond and work with you to develop a fast, cost-effective recovery plan.

Data management and surveillance

Data management is so much more than implementing the right software. It takes expertise in planning, strategizing, and assessing the best way to organize, transfer, store, and protect your information. When you partner with us, we will help you develop a unified data ecosystem that is easy to navigate and secure. We will work with you to analyze all the security risks, weaknesses, and gaps you may have and help enforce your data protection.

For many businesses, data is a sea of databases and systems that make organizing and securing information an overwhelming task. We can help you control how you collect, transfer, store, and use your data effectively, and we can help you find and correct any security risks.

We have the expertise to help you with the overwhelming task of managing your data. We will help you develop a data ecosystem that is efficient, effective, and secure. We will give you more control on how you organize, collect, transfer, and store your data. We will also analyze the security weaknesses your data system has and work with you to correct them.

Project management

There are many factors that can affect the success of a project. As entrepreneurs with years of experience, you can trust us to be an impartial judge of the risks of your project. You can rest assured you are making the right decisions to ensure your project's success. When starting a new project, you need an impartial party to assess the many unique external factors that may hinder your endeavor. We are here to measure the risks your endeavor may face while you focus on executing your main objectives. Making the best choices for a new project can be difficult, especially without extensive knowledge on how external factors can affect risk. As a team of entrepreneurs with years of experience, we can advise you on the best decisions to make to ensure your project's success.

Professional Development

We conduct conferences, workshops, and webinars for the development of education professionals and public health professionals to increase the knowledge base. This work emanates from our goal to increase the number of viable tools to move research to practice. More specifically, We provide direct operations consultation to new and struggling charter schools to enhance their ability to develop and maintain policies and procedures that will ensure compliance with State and County district rules and regulations governing the use of funds, human resources, and contract management.