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One of the questions I get asked most often—sometimes even by family and friends—is, “What exactly does LeCroy & Milligan Associates do?” It’s a fair question. Phrases like program evaluation, technical assistance, and data-driven decision-making can sound abstract or overly technical. But at the heart of our work is something deeply human: helping organizations make informed decisions that strengthen communities and improve lives. At LMA, we partner with the people and organizations doing...

One of the most interesting comments I’ve ever heard at a conference came from someone who casually said, “I have no problem with research—I just don’t want to listen to anyone talk about it.” As someone who has spent decades in research and program evaluation, that statement stuck with me. And honestly? I understand it. Too often, research is wrapped in jargon, overloaded with technical language, or presented in ways that feel disconnected from everyday life and real community impact. At its...

Perhaps you've wondered what it's actually like to do our work. Maybe you picture us as data geeks, crunching numbers behind computer screens with a bag of chips nearby—like some strange form of adult video gaming, except the outcomes have real-world consequences. Or maybe you think of us as journalists, writing (or perhaps spinning?) stories for public and government audiences. Or perhaps we're the academic type, tucked away in offices surrounded by books, producing knowledge on obscure...