About Us

Data doesn’t need to be difficult.

Our aim is to demystify the program evaluation process, whether through our straightforward consulting methods or our intuitive training courses. We ensure our work is clear and accessible, offering it in various formats and price points to cater to the diverse needs of our audience. We make our processes approachable, engaging, and enjoyable for all involved.

Values

Approachable

We make a complicated process streamlined and easy-to-understand, while creating a space where you can be open and vulnerable throughout.
Collaborative

We work and learn together throughout the process. You already have all the knowledge you need; we’re here to help you sort through it and find the best way forward.
Honest

Think of us as the best kind of business bestie - we provide honest insights and create a space where you can be open and vulnerable throughout the process.

About Kayla

Kayla (Mueller) Meyers is a seasoned program evaluator with over a decade of experience in assessing and improving programs for nonprofits and public organizations. She specializes in evaluation capacity building and mixed-methods program evaluation, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her clients.

Kayla earned her Master of International Development Practice (MDP) from the University of Minnesota, Humphrey School of Public Affairs. Her professional journey includes senior level consulting at an evaluation and strategic planning firm in St. Paul, Minnesota, and building internal evaluative infrastructure at a global nonprofit specializing in pediatric cardiac capacity strengthening across various cities worldwide.

Currently, Kayla is an adjunct professor, instructing graduate courses on Program Evaluation and Survey Design at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, which is ranked among the top ten public affairs schools in the country. In addition to her teaching role, she has published numerous articles and presented at key industry conferences, including the American Evaluation Association and Nonprofit Technology Conferences.

An active member of the American Evaluation Association, Kayla also serves on the leadership board of the Independent Consultant Topical Interest Group.

In her spare time, Kayla enjoys mentoring emerging evaluators and contributing to community initiatives. She loves discovering new parks for (novice) hiking and exploring the excellent restaurants Minneapolis has to offer. Kayla is available for consultations and can be reached at kayla@kmeyersconsulting.com.

Kayla Meyers Consulting is a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise in the State of Minnesota, certified as a woman-owned business.

Current & Past Clients

Connections to Independence

Connections to Independence (C2i) promotes successful and healthy transitions to independent living as youth in foster care reach adulthood. KMC is creating an activity and outcome dashboard to support reporting efforts and data-informed decision making. Additionally, KMC is conducting a program evaluation to analyze youth outcomes and engage youth in defining the unique strengths of C2i in supporting their successful transition to independent living.
Build Wealth Minnesota

Build Wealth Minnesota strengthens communities by empowering families to build sustainable social and economic wealth. KMC is conducting a qualitative-focused program evaluation to hear from Build Wealth’s community about how they are effectively closing the homeownership gap, and what opportunities lie ahead to amplify their impact across a wider geographic range.
LabVIEW Experiment Podcast

The LabVIEW Experiment Podcast knew it was reaching a large audience across different platforms with podcast and video production, and was excited to align their efforts to reach the greatest audience with efficiency, as well as communicate with potential sponsors about their reach. KMC gathered all audience data across their production platforms and created an engagement dashboard to support decision-making and marketing.