Addressing Root Causes with Methodological Rigor
At Root & Rigor, we delve into the root causes shaping community outcomes using grounded research and equitable evaluation.


about us
Root & Rigor is a research and evaluation firm dedicated to advancing meaningful change through deep insight, methodological rigor, and community-informed practice. Our mission is to help organizations understand the root causes of the challenges they seek to address, strengthen the effectiveness of their investments, and design solutions that are responsive to context, history, and lived experience.
At Root & Rigor Consulting, we believe that meaningful change stems from a profound understanding of the underlying forces at play. Our tailored consulting services are designed to drive impactful transformations in organizations.
We leverage methodological rigor to empower our clients, ensuring they have the insights necessary to navigate complexities and foster sustainable growth.
our vision

services

Research and Evaluation
We design rigorous studies that help organizations understand impact, surface insight, and strengthen future decisions.

Strategic Learning and Facilitation
We guide reflective processes that help partners interpret evidence, ask sharper questions, and move strategy forward.

Community-Informed Inquiry
We center lived experience, local history, and shared design to produce grounded and credible insight.

Systems and Place-based Analysis
We examine how systems and place shape outcomes and identify where change is most needed.

