What is it like to work with EvolvED?

Every good client relationship begins with an assessment. Many organizations have methodologies for doing assessments and reporting back, but at EvolvED, we do not buy into conventional ways of collecting data. Instead, we believe in spending a significant amount of our time getting to understand our clients and what they are truly trying to accomplish. We ask the questions that need to be asked, and we will even bring up the ones that other people are not asking.

Forget death by PowerPoint; we will conduct the assessment by leaving the office behind to focus on the questions at hand. This could be done while meeting for coffee, drinks, or even a walk. This assessment helps us ask the tough questions, identify the gaps, then customize our approach. And we do this fast.

EvolvED also strives to live by a few basic principles. These core commitments allow us to work successfully in innovative and entrepreneurial environments by encouraging us to be forever flexible and always curious.

Here are some of the principles we live by when working with our clients:

• We focus on impact and outcome, not on deliverables. This gets results.
• We ask questions early and often; this assures we get quickly to the core of the matter.
• We bring in other experts when we need them. We recognize what we don’t know and leverage our vast network of resources for their expertise when needed.
• We research and collect data before we make predictions. That data becomes meaningful information.
• We believe all innovators in our community should build knowledge based on People, Processes and Technology.
• We believe in the strong use of visuals, as they help clients and employees understand concepts and “see” what they are saying.
• We focus on energy and build on it.
• We believe social innovation and fiscal viability are not mutually exclusive concepts.
• We excel in the efficient delivery of practical solutions to intricate and unique problems.

Freddy serves as the primary creative presence on the team. He is responsible for transforming and ensuring all internal work and client-facing deliverables are unique and engaging. In other words, making sure that even a white paper is exciting. Since graduating Radford University in December 2016, he already has built an eclectic set of skills and experiences. From his degree in public relations, to freelancing in graphic design and video, to currently working as an account manager at Stein IAS – Freddy utilizes his variegated palette to add a splash of color to everything EvolvED.

Emily has been involved with EvolvED in various capacities since the inception of the program. She is passionate about social entrepreneurship and works with our clients on seeking out opportunities to think outside the box by following their passions and taking calculated risks. She works closely with Amanda on managing the operations of EvolvED and assists with all deliverables for our clients.  Emily graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Advertising.

Rohan is a First Year MBA Student at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill pursuing a concentration in Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, and Venture Capital. Rohan is originally from London, England and has been working for EvolvED since 2017 working his way up to the Associate level. He graduated from American University in 2018 Magna Cum Laude with a degree in International Relations and Economics, where he was a Dean’s fellow and Student-Athlete.

Samantha serves as the graphic designer working to create visuals that communicate each client’s needs quickly and efficiently. She assists in bridging the creative gap so clients can visualize their next steps and ultimately reach their full potential. Working as a freelance designer the heart of Samantha’s work is to help a variety of diverse clients craft their brand’s story in a meaningful way. Aiming to enhance, empower, and educate through quality design.

Dr. Portia Pusey provides research development services to improve organizational capacity. She has published works relating to her work operating and evaluating educational/outreach activities, mapping curriculum to national workforce frameworks, and developing and validating instruments that assess proficiency and aligns competencies with job performance requirements. Her thorough research skills also provide detailed funding analyses for organizations, guide evidence-based decision making, vision development, and improved learning outcomes.

Termeh’s passion is innovation and organizational transformation. She has more than 20 years of experience developing frameworks to analyze markets, vet strategies, and assess organizational effectiveness. Throughout her career, she has helped executive teams bridge the gap between “here” and “there.” Her love for solving puzzles has led her from technology companies such as AOL to nascent start-ups such as Academic Benchmarks to established Fortune 500 organizations such as Sallie Mae, to leading nonprofits such as National Geographic Society where she managed a portfolio of 11 award-winning impact programs covering diverse topics from conservation to genetics. Termeh is an advisor to individuals and organizations globally, helping them transform by using innovation frameworks and scalable practices to develop new offerings, establish new teams or secure new sources of funding.
Termeh earned a Master’s degree from Georgetown University’s Communication, Culture and Technology program, where her work focused on the intersection of society and technology. She holds a B.A. from George Washington University’s Elliott School, where she was a GWU scholar. She currently serves on the board of Wildlife Direct, a Kenyan based conservation nonprofit, and IACC, a small community-based nonprofit located in Vienna, VA.