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Returning to Our Center: Understanding, Naming, and Transforming Trauma
Trauma. We are deep in the trauma literature, prevention, treatment, evaluation, and evidence. We know things from our ACES work with...
Allyson Kelley
Aug 17, 20234 min read


Humble Leader: Lane Spotted Elk
AKA intern Lane Spotted Elk is a humble leader. Learn about is passion and pursuit of completing his degree to be a leader in the future.

Allyson Kelley DrPH
Jul 13, 20233 min read


Honoring the Code Talkers
In honor of Independence Day, Brighten Crawford recognizes the Code Talkers who fought for freedoms that many were not able to practice.

Brighten Crawford
Jul 3, 20233 min read


Visual Models: Process, Stories and Powerful Takeaways
After recently leading a workshop on visual models, Allyson Kelley reflects on the process of unleashing creative potential.

Allyson Kelley DrPH
Jun 15, 20235 min read


A Rare Diamond: Sadie the Chemist
AKA intern, Sadie Posey is rare diamond. A recent graduation in chemistry, Sadie is defying the odds as an American Indian chemist.
Allyson Kelley
May 31, 20234 min read


Celebration of Indigenous Culture and Art: Interview with artist Jordan Armajo
AKA had the privilege to work with artist Jordan Armajo. We interviewed Jordan to talk about the work she created and its impact.
Allyson Kelley
May 10, 20232 min read


Data Management: Choosing What Works
By Allyson Kelley and Kelley Milligan Data management can be overwhelming. We have been overwhelmed. You might have been overwhelmed as...

AKA
Apr 14, 20235 min read


I’m Outrageous, But So Are You.
Brighten Crawford gives us hope and reassurance that our collective vision matters and that service is an actionable step toward healing.

Brighten Crawford
Mar 27, 20234 min read


The Power of Focus Groups
The power of focus groups and resources to lead, train and create a foundation for equity-focused evaluation.

Alejandra Cabrera
Feb 28, 20232 min read


Black History Month: Past, Present & Future
AKA is celebrating Black History Month. Curtis Hartley writes about his hopes and perspectives on what this month really means.

Curtis Hartley Jr.
Feb 14, 20233 min read


There is a Story Behind Every Graduate
We get busy with our work and forget the power of stories. Our own stories. I met Curtis Hartley in January 2021; he was a student in a...

Curtis Hartley Jr.
Jan 31, 20238 min read


AKA Intern Spotlight: 3 Lessons Learned in 2022
AKA interns are people from diverse backgrounds and communities who are interested in evaluation, design, research, and public health....

Jurnie Crawford
Jan 10, 20233 min read


What Will You Be in 2023?
Every year we take time to reflect on our place in the world of research, evaluation, and community. We consider what to carry forward...

Allyson Kelley DrPH
Jan 3, 20232 min read


Beginning and Ending: Notes on teaching undergraduates Fall 2022
I write a letter to my students at the beginning and end of each academic semester. I want them to know where I stand, what I believe in, an

Allyson Kelley DrPH
Dec 14, 20223 min read


Celebrating Native American Heritage Month: Reflections on Cradleboard Tradition
November is Native American Heritage Month. At AKA we are celebrating our work in tribal communities and our AKA team members. Tribes,...

Carrie Manning
Nov 16, 20223 min read


Kaden Martin, One Message for the World
Intern, Kaden Martin, joined the AKA team this past month. We are so excited about all the creativity and talent he will bring to our...
Allyson Kelley
Oct 21, 20222 min read


Curtis Hartley Jr., One message for the World
Interns are the heart and soul of AKA. They bring talent and perspective to the team that opens avenues of understanding and deepens our...
Allyson Kelley
Oct 19, 20221 min read


Carrie Manning, AKA Team Member, One Message to the World
What a gift to have Carrie Manning on our AKA team. We interviewed Carrie to know a bit more about her and her message for the world. If...
Allyson Kelley
Oct 14, 20221 min read


Alejandra Cabrera, AKA Team Member, One Message for the World
We are so excited about the new team members that have joined AKA over the past few months. This is Alejandra Cabrera. We asked Alejandra...
Allyson Kelley
Oct 12, 20221 min read


Photography as Method in Research and Evaluation- Radical Steps and Ideas
A picture is worth a thousand words. This is what we know to be true, but we rarely put a photo in a publication and let it stand alone....
Allyson Kelley
Oct 4, 20224 min read
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