History
After completing a Leaders in Equitable Evaluation and Diversity (LEEAD) Fellowship at the Annie E. Casey Foundation in 2016, Mindelyn Anderson founded Mirror Group LLC to continue her 10+ years support of culturally responsive and racial equity work in communities and organizations. The Mirror Group value proposition is extensive experience in both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methodologies, as well as a thorough understanding of the importance of collecting information with a view toward useful, effective, and actionable reporting for strategic planning, funding, sustainability, and long-term impact.
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Values
✓ We uphold cultural competence, equity, and capacity building as rigorous excellence.
✓ Our work is driven by the inclusion of diverse and authentic voices.
✓ We provide nimble access to deep expertise partners to support equitable operations.
✓ Our measure of success is to work ourselves out of a job.
✓ We are accountable to the individuals, communities, and institutions that we serve.
✓ Our consulting approach is collaborative, participatory, and iterative.
Founder + Principal
Mindelyn Anderson, PhD
For 19 years, Mindelyn has researched social inequality and stratification, race and migration, education and social mobility, and health. Prior to founding Mirror Group, Mindelyn served as the Program Director of the Master’s of Science in Measurement and Evaluation at American University. Her previous higher education appointments include Honors Faculty in Residence and Assistant Professor of Sociology and African American Studies at Northeastern University and Marilyn Yarbrough Fellow at Kenyon College. Her scholarship has been supported by sponsors including the National Science Foundation, National Endowment for the Humanities, and National Institutes of Health. Dr. Anderson has also held fellowships at American Institutes for Research and Mathematica Policy Research. She has conducted evaluations with and provided technical assistance and training to community-based, regional, national and international non-profit, for-profit, and educational organizations. Her utilization- focused, participatory evaluation practice is informed by Culturally-Responsive and Racial Equity Evaluation and values diversity, equity, and inclusion as integral components of high quality consulting. In addition to leading evaluation, learning, and strategy at Mirror Group she currently serves as Program Co-Chair of the American Evaluation Association Independent Consulting Topical Interest Group and Washington Evaluators Special Initiatives Coordinator.
Education
Johns Hopkins University
PhD, Sociology
UCLA
B.A., Sociology
Minor, Anthropology
Minor, Policy Studies
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Learning & Strategy
• Process Evaluation
• Implementation Evaluation
• Facilitation
• Training & Workshops
Activities & Affiliations
• American Evaluation Association (AEA)
• Culturally Responsive Evaluation and Assessment (CREA)
• Equitable Evaluation Initiative (EEI)
• DEI Expert Hub (Catalyst-Ed)
Professional Development Trainings
• Intersectional Qualitative Research Methods Institute (IQRMI)
• Leaders in Equitable Evaluation and Diversity (LEEAD)
• Virtues Project™ International Facilitator (VP)
• Interrupting Bias (KS-G)
• Implementation Research and Equity (NIRN)
Assistants
Michaela Anang, BA
Michaela Anang serves as a Research & Evaluation Assistant dedicated to using their time and talent to increase accessibility and equity. Michaela has served in roles in education, the nonprofit sector and activism realm. She has trained in accessibility and disability justice, mental health advocacy, LGBTQ+ and racial equity, grounding leadership, and poetic expression. From this, Michaela brings an understanding from diverse perspectives and access points. Through patient and persistent practice, Michaela leverages their experience and training to promote cultivation of sustainable futures and facilitate clarity on individual and organizational journeys toward equity in community. Michaela uses both she/her and they/them pronouns.
Education
University of Amsterdam
Graduate Studies Summer Course, Urban Studies
Northeastern University
B.A., Human Services & International Affairs
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Strategic Communication
• Graphic Expression
• Systems Management
• Writing
• Facilitation
Activities & Affiliations
• National Lawyers Guild (NLG)
• Black Law Students Association (BLSA)
• Feminine Empowerment Movement Slam (FEMS)
Associates
Danielle R. (Gilmore) Haywood, MPP, CHES
Danielle R. (Gilmore) Haywood is an Associate at Mirror Group, LLC where she leads Mirror Group's CRRE centered qualitative data analysis and works with a team to draft clients' evaluation reports. She is a PhD candidate in Public Policy and Administration at the George Washington University Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration and Selective Excellence Fellow at George Washington Institute of Public Policy. As a Fellow, Mrs. Haywood works closely with Dr. Andrew Reamer to conduct qualitative research analyzing the workforce impacts of non-degree credentials. Mrs. Haywood's research utilizes qualitative methodologies to incorporate practitioners' lived experiences into evidence based culturally responsive and racial equity (CRRE) informed evaluation. She has a Master of Public Policy and a Bachelor of Science in Community/Public Health, is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and has experience working in project management, research, and writing across academic and non-academic settings.
Activities & Affiliations
• American Evaluation Association (AEA)
• Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM)
• American Public Health Association (APHA)
• Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE)
• Eta Sigma Gamma National Health Education Honorary (ESG)
Professional Development Training
• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
Education
Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health
MPP
University of Central Oklahoma
B.S., Community/Public Health
Minor, Biology
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Program Evaluation
• Data Collection & Analysis
• Writing
• Research
Fellows
LaShay Harvey, PhD
LaShay Harvey, PhD, a sexologist with almost 20 years experience as an educator, is an Archival Research Fellow at Mirror Group. Dr. Harvey’s career and research focuses on the master and meta narratives that inform Black girls’ and women’s sexual and reproductive development. Dr. Harvey received her doctorate in Human Sexuality Studies and her Master’s degree in Education focusing on sexuality education from Widener University. Dr. Harvey has worked on research programs at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Bayview Medical Center that focus on standards of care for adolescents diagnosed with Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) as well as studies dealing with infertility. She has also taught courses on sexuality, gender and race at Morgan State University, The University of Baltimore, Towson University, Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) and the American Medical Student Association. Dr. Harvey has received teaching awards and faculty fellowships for her pedagogical approach to education.
Education
Widener University
PhD, Human Sexuality Studies
M. Ed., Human Sexuality Studies
University of Central Florida
B.A., Communications
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Research & Intervention
• Qualitative Data Collection & Analysis Writing
Activities & Affiliations
• American Evaluation Association (AEA)
• Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM)
• American Public Health Association (APHA)
• Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE)
• Eta Sigma Gamma National Health Education Honorary (ESG)
Professional Development Trainings
•“Sex + Race + Reproduction: Where does justice live?” Planned
•Parenthood of Hudson and Peconic Staff Enrichment Day
•“Sexual Health Curriculum Training of Educators” Presented to Quest for Change
•“Master Narratives and Contraception: Who is it all for?” Presented for Concepts in Human Sexuality Graduate Class, Widener University
Consultants
LaShaune Johnson, PhD
LaShaune Johnson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies at Creighton University. She is the founder of Estella Lucia Evaluation, LLC and a Consultant at Mirror Group where she co-facilitates trainings, workshops, and strategic planning retreats and serves as a subject matter expert on a range of client projects. She received her PhD in Sociology from the University of California-Santa Barbara. She was in Medieval/ Renaissance Studies and Sociology double major at Wellesley College. She is a public health researcher who focuses on health equity, community partnerships, and cultural humility. Her primary research areas are Muslim maternal/child health, African American breast cancer disparities, and LGBTQ cancer-related distress. She is the Community Liaison for the Creighton University at Highlander Accelerator; and is currently a New Generation Fellow with the Place-Based Justice Network. She is a former Annie E. Casey LEEAD fellow. As a storyteller, she frequently employs arts-based methods. She has provided evaluation services to youth health, public education, juvenile justice/foster care, and equity projects.
Activities & Affiliations
•American Evaluation Association (AEA)
•Culturally Responsive Evaluation and Assessment (CREA)
•Interdisciplinary Association for Population Health Science (IAPHS)
•American Sociological Association (ASA)
Professional Development Trainings
•New Generation Place-Based Justice Network Fellowship
•Health Disparities Research Education Certificate Program, Creighton University
•Leaders in Equitable Evaluation and Diversity (LEEAD)
•Development Evaluation Fellowship, Sherwood Foundation
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara
PhD, Sociology
Doctoral Certificate, Human Development
Doctoral Certificate, Feminist Studies
Wellesley College
B.A., Sociology
B.A., Medieval/Renaissance Studies
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Program Evaluation
• Data Collection & Analysis
• Writing
• Research
Administrative & Communications Associate
Malikia Johnson, BA
Malikia Johnson is an Administrative and Communications Associate at Mirror Group, LLC. In this position she manages Mirror Group’s day-to-day operations, provides seamless team support, and coordinates logistics and communication requests for our various contracts, partnerships and training opportunities. She earned two Bachelor’s degrees from Howard University in Sociology and African-American Studies. Since graduating she has gained a wealth of experience in internal organization, organizational communications, and team development. Malikia’s happy place is supporting internal systems of belonging and wellness within organizations across all sectors.
Education
Howard University
B.A., Sociology
B.A., African-American Studies
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Task Maintenance
• Mastery of MS Office & Google Suite
• Planning & Organizational Skills
• Project Management
Research & Evaluation Fellow
Adrian Neely, PhD
Adrian N. Neely serves as a Research & Evaluation Fellow at Mirror Group, LLC. She received her BS in Biology and MEd in Science Education from the University of Georgia and her Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning from Georgia State University. As a health policy research scholar, Dr. Neely developed a conceptual framework for school connectedness drawing on ecological models of social determinants of health. Dr. Neely uses qualitative and quantitative research methodologies to examine racial health and education disparities. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experiences from various administrative roles, professional learning communities, and research evaluation teams. Dr. Neely is passionate about improving children’s educational experiences by developing equitable measures and approaches to program and policy evaluation.
Education
Georgia State University
PhD, Teaching and Learning
Certificate in Program Evaluation & Quantitative Research Methods
University of Georgia
M.Ed., Science Education
B.S., Biology
CORE COMPETENCIES
• School Connectedness and Belonging
• K-12 School Accountability and Reform
• Culturally Responsive Praxis
• Program Evaluation & Technical Assistance
• Project Management
• Research, Data Analysis, & Reporting
Activities & Affiliations
•American Evaluation Association (AEA)
•American Educational Research Association (AERA)
•Interdisciplinary Association for Population Health Science (IAPHS)
Professional Development Trainings
•Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Research Fellow
•100 Million Healthier Lives: Community of Solutions Leader
Data Scientist
Corron Sanders, PhD
Corron Sanders, PhD is a data scientist with more than 10 years of experience in research design and program evaluation. At Mirror Group she leads data analytics projects, sets quantitative evaluation strategy, and serves as a subject matter expert on a range of client projects. Dr. Sanders has coupled her unique skills to provide key insights for business analytics team, community projects and organization wide projects. Dr. Sanders received her doctorate in Preventive Medicine and Community Health from the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB). She has served as a researcher in the Population Health team at Children’s Health System of Texas and a Clinical Manager for a National Institutes of Health. She was also part of the inaugural cohort of the Leaders in Equitable Evaluation and Diversity. Dr. Sanders has a passion to disseminate information for practical and meaningful use. She uses all data (big, small, structured and unstructured) to help organizations find solutions to their complex challenges.
Education
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
PhD, Preventative Medicine and Community Health
Baylor University
B.A., Psychology
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Research & Intervention
• Program Evaluation
• Data Analysis & Visualization
• Strategic Planning
• Business Analytics
Communications, Research & Evaluation Fellow
Lisa Sargent, MA, CAPM
Lisa Sargent is a Communications, Research & Evaluation fellow at Mirror Group, where she manages the creation of digital tools and resources designed for learning organizations and nonprofits. She brings over 10 years experience leading and assisting with marketing, communications and branding for nonprofits, corporations and academic departments. Lessons learned from her time as a community organizer and multi-issue advocate continue to ground her thinking around accessibility, nonprofit sustainability, and collective power building. She envisions a world where all communities, especially those most impacted by inequity, hold the resources they need to thrive.
Education
University of Houston
MA, Sociology
Certificate in Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies
Texas State University
B.S., Mass Communications- Advertising
Minor: International Affairs
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Strategic Communications
• Qualitative Research
• Program Management
• Intersectional Research Methods
• Creative Writing & Storytelling
Activities & Affiliations
•American Evaluation Association (AEA)
•Association for Applied & Clinical Sociology (AACS)
•Association of Black Sociologists (ABS)
•American Sociological Association (ASA)
Professional Development Trainings
•Certified Associate in Program Management (CAPM)
•Using Program Evaluation in Nonprofit Environments (TEI)
Archival Research Fellow
Natalie Scheidler, PhD
Natalie Scheidler is an instructor in the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program at Montana State University, an instructor in the History Department at Black Hills State University, and an Archival Research Fellow for Mirror Group, LLC. As an interdisciplinary scholar, her research draws on history, film theory, cultural studies, critical race theory, and feminist studies and focuses on forms of physical, legal, and epistemic violence in U.S. history. At the heart of her research and teaching is the belief that the study of the past is necessary to political activism in the present. As a public historian and consultant, she is committed to utilizing quantitative and qualitative research to support organizations and communities in diverse and creative ways.
Education
Montana State University
PhD, U.S. History
Kansas State University
M.A. English (Cultural Studies and British & American Literature)
Northern Michigan University
B.S., History
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Archival research methods and collection processing
• Data analysis
• Interdisciplinary framework building in Literature, cultural theory, history, film theory, and feminist theory
Activities & Affiliations
• Faculty Advisor, Triota National Honors Society
• Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program Committee, Montana State University
Professional Development Trainings
•“The Making of an Addict: Race & the History of Opioid Use in the Urban American West,” Medical History Conference of the West
•“Lynching Portraiture and Subjective Understandings of Identity,” the Multi- Disciplinary Symposium
•“Naturalizing Gender Hierarchies and the Invention of Sex in Eighteenth-Century Science,” MSU Women’s Center Seminar
•Freedom of Speech, Academic Freedom and First Amendment Rights of Public Employees
• Employment Law Certificate Program