Testimonials

Metis Associates has deep expertise in research and evaluation methodology as well as highly relevant knowledge of higher education. The Metis team members that my colleagues and I have worked with bring this technical expertise to the conversation in ways that make the analyses stronger, while also making them accessible to a non-technical audience. Equally important, Metis is a great partner. They are collaborative, flexible, patient, responsive, and committed to respecting their clients while remaining methodologically and ethically sound in their approach.

Metis worked diligently to understand the complex roles of stakeholders in the Staten Island criminal justice system and the broader community, as well as the service environments. Metis offered useful insights to shape modifications to the HOPE program, with an eye towards advancement and expansion of the program. We have since implemented several of their recommendations with measurable success.

Working with the Metis team was an absolute pleasure. Their personal touch, dedication, and commitment to conduct a thorough and well thought out evaluation helped establish a tone and sense of trust that made everyone comfortable. Our collaboration to evaluate the impact of Single Stop at Community College of Philadelphia is one of the highlights of my career!

Metis Associates brings not only the technical and research skills necessary to carry out a project, but equally importantly, they bring content expertise, an understanding of how public systems work, and a commitment to improving outcomes for children, youth, and families. As consultants, they take the time to understand the objectives of the project and then bring creative solutions for accomplishing it.

Our district leaders, teachers, and partners agree that Metis provides the customer service and quality work that is necessary for a large urban school district to effect positive change through research and evaluation. 

Metis has provided a highly professional level of evaluation services, not only exceeding expectations for timely, thorough, and meticulous reporting but, most importantly, ongoing evaluation feedback and technical support to improve the design and delivery of program activities to meet our goals.

Metis staff has been collaborative, professional, and responsive to our needs. Their work has greatly contributed to informing and supporting our efforts to provide quality, effective programming to students and families that need it most.

Our school district has had the privilege of working with Metis Associates as recipients of the MSAP grant. Their logo speaks to their work: “Partners for meaningful change.” They reflect just that! They are partners who walk alongside their clients, providing great insight and direction to ensure that the highest level of success is achieved and meaningful change occurs.

As the project manager for a US Department of Education grant, I had the good fortune to work with Metis Associates. The Metis evaluation team aided us in establishing a system of data collection and self-evaluation that helps maintain standards of excellence years after their participation contractually concluded.

Metis has conducted evaluations of all of our signature programs. They have served as thought partners and avid listeners in understanding the big picture and the end goals. They have contributed valuable ideas and insight to our work. They have talented staff willing to go the extra mile.