The Common Good Data Podcast

<p>Why do strong behavioral health programs still struggle to demonstrate their impact?</p><p>Many of the organizations I work with are doing incredibly important work. You are supporting prevention initiatives...

<p>Are numbers enough to tell the full story of your impact? In this episode of the Common Good Data podcast, Drew Reynolds sits down with Cheralynn Corsack, founder of Local Insight Studio, to explore how mixed methods...

<p>In early 2026, I watched nearly $2 billion in proposed cuts to SAMHSA funding send shockwaves through the mental health and substance use field. Organizations lost grants. Staff lost jobs. Longstanding programs...

<p>What does it look like to use data not just to report, but to change outcomes at a national scale?In this episode of the Common Good Data Podcast, Roger and I are joined by Michelle Dunivan, Senior Director of...

<p>What does it actually take to lead well in 2026—especially when resources are tight, expectations are high, and the work is complex?</p><p>In this solo episode of the Common Good Data Podcast, I share three...

<p>In this special year-end episode of the Common Good Data Podcast, I share 12 evaluation reflections for the new year, inspired by The 12 Days of Christmas. As we wrap up the year, I wanted to slow things down and...

<p>How do you build real, lasting relationships with funders — the kind that go beyond the grant cycle?In this episode of the Common Good Data Podcast, hosts Drew Reynolds and Roger Suclupe sit down with Bill Crouch...

<p>On this episode of the Common Good Data Podcast, Drew Reynolds and Roger Suclupe sit down with Dr. Victor Amaya, President and Executive Director of Data You Can Use in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Amaya shares how his...

<p>In this episode of the Common Good Data Podcast, Roger and Drew are joined by Sydney Idzikowski, Associate Director of the Charlotte Regional Data Trust, for a deep dive into how integrated data systems can “move at...

<p>In this episode of the Common Good Data Podcast, we’re joined by Carolyn Allison, CEO of Charlotte Community Health Clinic, to explore what it really means to care for the health of a community. Together with co-host...

<p>Mastering Focus Groups and Interviews with Expert Evaluator Melissa Siegel Barrios - </p><p>In this episode, we dive deep into the intricacies of conducting effective focus groups and interviews with Melissa Siegel...

<p>In this episode of The Common Good Data Podcast, we continue our three-part series exploring the “The Storyteller” as leader. Listen in to learn why storytelling isn’t just a communications strategy — it’s a...

<p>Think back to when you were young. </p><p>Can you remember a moment when an adult truly listened to you, took your opinion seriously, and made you feel like your voice mattered? </p><p>Many of us don’t have those...

<p>In the nonprofit and social sector, data is everywhere—whether it’s survey responses, attendance records, financial data, or program outcomes. </p><p>But numbers alone don’t drive change.</p><p>It’s how you interpret...

<p>We often focus on addressing problems after they’ve occurred in the nonprofit and social sector, but what if we could intervene earlier?</p><p>After 30 years of research in prevention science, the evidence is clear...