TNC recently had the pleasure of working with the Canadian Children’s Literacy Foundation (CCLF) to conduct a developmental evaluation of a great new program for children and youth. Lost & Found is a program intended to give children the tools to communicate their experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to embed their experiences into Canada’s
The two of us started TNC 16 years ago, in a coffee shop in Guelph. We were already experienced community researchers, and so we knew that we wanted our new firm to focus on people and relationships, and not just ideas or methods. We wanted to work with organizations that we believed in, in ways
If you had asked us 10 years ago if we ever saw ourselves becoming business owners, the answer probably would have been “no”. But when Andrew and Jason approached us with the idea, it suddenly all made sense; the decision to make TNC our permanent home was an easy one. Andrew and Jason have created
At TNC, we often help our clients adapt to achieve more impact. While changes in programming and approach are always helpful, true transformation often requires changes in how decisions are made and who has a seat at the table. In that spirit, we are thrilled to announce that Laine Bourassa and Karla Stroud are now
What it Means to Build Spaces Where People Can Be Seen Over the past few years, we’ve had the privilege of working alongside The 519 on a number of projects, each one grounded in a deep commitment to community, dignity, and care for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. What stands out most as we reflect on our
Photo by Tristan OliffAndrew joins young environmental leaders from Lawson Foundation’s Youth Action & Environment Pilot Fellowship as they do outdoor yoga together in Quebec City. Earth Day is traditionally and rightfully focused on carbon reduction targets and policy shifts, but after reflecting on some of our prior evaluation projects focussed on climate change, our
At Taylor Newberry Consulting, we’ve always believed that research should be a force for social good. But we also know that our impact in the community starts with how we treat each other. Over the last year, we have focused deeply on our commitment to staff well-being, looking for ways to ensure our internal culture
Earlier this week was Trans Day of Visibility, a day to highlight the experiences of trans, nonbinary, and gender-diverse people, while recognizing the complex realities they continue to navigate every day. In that spirit, we want to highlight TNC staff member Paul’s (they/them) recently published article in the International Journal of Transgender Health, “Hi, my
This International Women’s Day, TNC would like to spotlight one of our partners, Capacity Canada, an organization dedicated to strengthening the nonprofit sector across the country. Since 2009, Capacity Canada has worked alongside nonprofits to help organizations grow their leadership, strengthen governance, and explore new approaches to meeting the needs of their communities. TNC has
Mener des projets bilingues: quand aucune langue n’est secondaire Depuis mon arrivée chez Taylor Newberry Consulting, j’ai eu l’occasion de travailler sur une dizaine de projets bilingues, menés en français et en anglais, souvent simultanément. Ces projets m’ont rappelé à quel point le bilinguisme, dans un contexte de consultation et d’évaluation, va bien au-delà de
This Black History Month, TNC would like to spotlight one of our newer partners, The Black Daddies Club (BDC). Founded in 2008 by Brandon Hay, the Black Daddies Club was created to give Black fathers a community where it may have been lacking before. BDC builds opportunities for fathers and their families to gather and
As we look back on 2025, we see a year defined by strides in our professional impact and a deep, intentional focus on how we show up for one another. It was a year of “firsts”—from testing new ways of working to welcoming new faces—all while staying grounded in the milestones that make our team
The Lawson Foundation. TNC was the evaluator for Lawson Foundation’s Outdoor Play Strategy, which funded eight different projects across Canada that were designed to build the capacity of early childhood educators to support outdoor play. Through the Strategy, we led or supported evaluations of several different post-secondary courses as well as many different types of
The Lawson Foundation. TNC evaluated the Lawson Foundation’s YAENV Fellowship, a climate-focused philanthropic granting initiative supporting youth environmental leaders. Our team designed a longitudinal mixed-methods evaluation that synthesized survey data, multi-stage interviews, and ongoing qualitative insights to understand cohort-wide progress and system-level outcomes. We co-created a Theory of Change with Lawson staff and youth advisors
We are thrilled to share that Sarah Benkirane is officially joining Taylor Newberry Consulting full-time as a Senior Consultant this November. After three years of contributing to TNC in part-time roles ranging from Research Consultant to Project Manager, Sarah has played an integral role in advancing projects focused on equity, mental health, and gender-based violence
Working with organizations who serve the ADHD community, I’ve come to realize that my lived experience with ADHD isn’t just a personal trait; it’s a powerful tool for connecting with people and understanding them. Whether it’s with adults and youth navigating their own ADHD or with parents supporting children with ADHD, there’s an inherent understanding
TNC is excited to announce that we have promoted Katelyn Mitri to the position of Senior Research Consultant. In just two years with our team, Katelyn has demonstrated exceptional ability in designing and leading complex research projects, while building strong working relationships with our partners. Her unique perspective, informed by a Ph.D. in Sociology, experience
At Taylor Newberry Consulting, we’re always looking for ways to enhance not only the well-being of our team but also the quality of service we provide to our clients. Building on the success of our “No Meeting Fridays” initiative, we’re excited to announce our bi-weekly 4-day work week pilot! Starting May 16, 2025, our office
The First in our Series Entitled: Finding the Right Methods We recently completed a three year evaluation of The Lawson Foundation’s Outdoor Play Strategy, which was designed to build adult capacity to impact outdoor play in early learning and child care (ELCC) and support systemic change. The project gave us amazing opportunities to visit projects
