Imogen Davis

Describe the philosophy you bring to your work:

What’s important to me is being clear, transparent, and thorough. Whether I’m writing a proposal, doing strategic planning, assessment work, or developing logic models and evaluation plans, I’m interested in understanding the often complex problems my clients are attempting to solve or address and the impact they want to have. I work with them to communicate that in a clear and concise manner. It’s important to understand how things work at the most fundamental level. I also want to understand the human experience and as a writer, evaluator, or planner, communicate that in a vivid, empathetic, and engaging manner. I work hard to read, listen, and learn from history, research, and those who don’t have the same privileges, to better understand their experiences as fellow humans.

How do you use your skills to help our clients?

Many of the organizations I have worked with are focused on youth, youth mental health, youth homelessness, and opportunities for youth as well as human services and education. I’ve also worked with several arts organizations. I consider myself a creative generalist, as I’m ready to tackle nearly any topic or goal.

Describe your educational background/achievements:

I have a master’s degree in Public and Non-Profit Administration, with Honors, from Metropolitan State University. I also completed a National Coalition Institute certificate in community problem-solving grounded in data, logic-modeling, and stakeholder analysis resulting in change. I am a seasoned public speaker and presenter.

What do you like to do in your free time?

I play and teach music (primarily piano, and do some jamming on the accordion), and I love hanging out with my dogs, my partner Steve, and my (now adult) kids. I love being outdoors and being active—I cycle, snowboard, kayak, shoot archery, and hike. I like big challenges—last year we rode RAGBRAI (500 miles of cycling in seven days across Iowa). I’m an avid reader of both fiction and nonfiction.