Rebecca Traboulsi, Ph.D.
Strategic Measurement & Impact consultant | Founder, Evaluationtoolkits.com
I work with nonprofits, schools, and community organizations through consulting, ready-to-use toolkits, and free resources to turn missions into measurable outcomes and build practical systems that demonstrate impact.
Whether you need a full strategic partnership or a single tool to get started, everything is designed to compound over time.
Rigorous enough to trust. Practical enough to sustain.
25+ Years in Schools, Nonprofits, & University Research Centers
About My Work
I started my career in Los Angeles public schools—as a middle school teacher, then supporting teachers at the district level. I understood what good instruction looked like, but I kept running into the same question: How do you actually know if it's working?
That question led me to UCLA, where I earned a Ph.D. and spent several years at a research center. What began as a focus on teachers and classrooms expanded into measurement more broadly — designing assessments and studying outcomes across everything from math video games to social work to engineering. My experiences in schools and at UCLA continue to shape how I approach this work today — a strategic thinker about measurement, grounded in reality.
“If you don't collect the right data, you hear the loudest voice — and that's rarely the full picture.”
Who I Work With
I work most often with youth-serving organizations, schools, and community-based nonprofits navigating questions like:
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What outcomes should we be focusing on?
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How do we connect our mission to what we actually measure?
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How do we build a system that is useful for both staff and external stakeholders like funders and boards?
Whether you're a school leader, program director, or nonprofit executive, I help you connect mission, outcomes, and evidence through a practical measurement strategy that fits your context and capacity.
Why Teams Come To Me
to clarify your mission
to define meaningful outcomes
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Your mission sounds inspiring but isn't measurable.
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Different staff describe success differently.
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You're struggling to define what success actually looks like.
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You need outcomes everyone can agree on.
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You're unsure what to measure.
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Your current measures don't reflect your mission.
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You need a logic model or theory of change.
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Your strategic plan and data don't line up.
To build sustainable systems
To communicate impact
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Your current approach is too complicated to maintain
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Data collection feels burdensome for staff
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You’re looking for something simpler and more sustainable
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You want measurement that serves your team, not just reporting requirements
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You need stronger evidence of your results
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Grant applications require clearer outcome data
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Reporting feels rushed every cycle
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Your board wants a clearer picture of your impact
Consulting & Direct Services
I work alongside organizations to clarify what success looks like, define measurable outcomes, and build practical systems that generate meaningful evidence for decision-making, improvement, and reporting.
Three Ways To Work Together
Most people come to this work at different stages — some need direct support, others want tools they can implement independently, and many start with free resources before deciding what’s next.
Evaluation Toolkits & Guides
Ready-to-use tools you implement on your own. Best if you want a proven structure without the consulting price tag.
Free Resources & Learning
A starting point. Best if you're building your measurement and impact knowledge.
Featured Toolkits & Resources
Logic Model + Measurement Guide
Start here if you need to clarify what your program does and how it creates change before you can measure anything else.
Youth Programs Toolkit
Ready-to-use tools for collecting and using youth program feedback.
Outcome Statement Examples
Useful when you know your program works but can't find the right words to say what it changes and for whom.
Quick Staff Feedback Snapshot
A simple tool for collecting staff insights on program implementation and what's working in practice.