What I Offer You
At Responsive Evaluation Services, I specialize in providing tailored, relationship-driven evaluation and strategic consulting services to nonprofits, empowering organizations and funders through data-driven insights that promote equity, accountability, and community impact. Unlike large consulting firms, I offer personalized attention and foster collaborative partnerships built on trust, taking the time to understand each organization’s unique needs and challenges. I am passionate about harnessing the power of data to drive meaningful change, helping nonprofits achieve their goals and maximize their impact in the communities they serve. When you partner with Responsive Evaluation Services, you’re choosing a dedicated ally committed to going above and beyond to unlock your organization’s full potential and create lasting, transformative change.
About Me: Owner / Founder
Pedro Paz, Consultant
Pedro Paz is a seasoned nonprofit leader with over 20 years of experience in early childhood development, community health, and grantmaking. He has served as Executive Director for two organizations, expertly managing multi-million-dollar budgets and fostering cross-sector collaborations to improve outcomes for children and families. Pedro is passionate about equity, trauma-informed care, and data-driven strategies that strengthen organizations and communities.
Expertise and Skills
Pedro Paz Consulting Services — Key Expertise & Highlights
- Over 20 years of leadership in nonprofit management, community health, and early childhood development programs.
- Experience as an Executive Director, managing multi-million-dollar budgets, supervising staff, and leading strategic planning for First 5 Commissions and community foundations.
- Successful in designing and managing grant programs that build organizational capacity and promote collaboration among nonprofits, public agencies, and funders.
- Skilled in program evaluation and data-driven decision-making, creating frameworks that improve accountability and show measurable impact.
- Experienced in facilitating cross-sector partnerships and collective impact initiatives focused on social determinants of health and equity.
- Proficient in digital communications, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building.
- Strong background in policy compliance, contract negotiation, and reporting to government and philanthropic entities.
- Committed to advancing equity, inclusion, and family-centered approaches in community health and education initiatives.
- Proven ability to mentor staff and foster a positive organizational culture to support high-performing teams and sustainable growth.
My Vision and Mission
My mission is to empower nonprofits and funders through responsive, data-driven evaluation and strategic consulting that promotes equity, accountability, and community impact. I envision myself as a trusted partner in strengthening nonprofit effectiveness and advancing social change through innovative evaluation and grantmaking practices. By combining rigorous analysis with collaborative partnerships, I help organizations maximize their potential to create meaningful, lasting change in the communities they serve.