The Results Lab: Evidence in Motion

The Results Lab: Evidence in Motion

About the Series

State and local governments increasingly collect large amounts of program, operational, and community data, yet many agencies still struggle to translate that information into continuous improvement, adaptive management, and better public outcomes. At the same time, government leaders and program managers are under growing pressure to demonstrate the ongoing value and worthiness of their programs to elected officials, funders, community stakeholders, and the public, often in rapidly changing political, fiscal, and operational environments.This three-part series focuses less on technical evaluation methods alone and more on how government leaders and program managers can use data, evidence, community feedback, and AI-supported insights to strengthen decision-making, demonstrate program value and relevance in real time, adapt programs over time, and improve service delivery. The series combines practical frameworks, real-world government examples, and moderated discussions with practitioners using these approaches across state and local government settings.

Workshops

How Government Learns: Building the Feedback Loop
Patrick Carter, Vice President & State Practice Lead, Results for America
Amber Ivey, Vice President of Impact Advisory at Social Finance

July 13, 2026

2:00 PM ET

60 mins

How Government Acts: Putting Data to Work
Weston Merrick, Principal Manager, Impact Evaluation Unit, Minnesota Management and Budget
Marcus Morgan, Director, Alabama Commission on the Evaluation of Services

July 14, 2026

2:00 PM ET

60 mins

How Government Adapts: Learning from Community Experience

July 16, 2026

2:00 PM ET

60 mins