How Do We Know It’s Working? Evaluating Field-Building for Social Impact
Webinar | Online
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Organized by:
DataDotOrg
- In partnership with: The Social Investment Consultancy (TSIC)
About the Event
Field-building efforts—whether through networks, capacity strengthening, or digital public goods—are vital to advancing social impact. But how do we evaluate their effectiveness? This interactive session explores practical strategies for evaluating field-building initiatives, drawing on real-world examples from data.org and TSIC. We’ll share lessons on defining field-building impacts, measuring reach and influence, and learning in complex systems. Join us to exchange ideas on evaluation methods that capture the collective, long-term change field-builders aim to create.
Speakers
| Name | Title | Biography |
|---|---|---|
| Yu-Shan Chiu | Director of Consulting, TSIC | Yu-Shan Chiu has led 50+ impact and learning projects across a host of social impact sectors. She works with various organisations such as British Council and Comic Relief. Her main speciality is equitable evaluation and is a co-founder of the UK’s Equitable Evaluation Collective. |
| Paul K Korir, PhD | Director of Data Science, DataDotOrg | Dr. Paul K. Korir leads data science at data.org. His main expertise are in bioinformatics, software development, and large-scale imaging. Formerly at EMBL-EBI, he developed 3D image processing tools. Passionate about mentoring, he supports emerging talent in data science for social impact. |
| Uyi Stewart, PhD | Chief Data and Technology Officer, DataDotOrg | Dr. Uyi Stewart leads data.org’s data and technology programs, including the GenAI Skills Challenge and Epiverse. A pioneer in AI and data science, he has held leadership roles at multiple companies including IBM, where he co-founded IBM Research – Africa. |
| Avinash Laddha | Senior Data Analyst, DataDotOrg | Avinash Laddha is a Senior Data Analyst at data.org, helping drive insights across initiatives and products. With experience in chemical engineering, finance, and digital marketing, he thrives in interdisciplinary data projects and is a passionate learner who explores diverse fields beyond work. |