ad ven(t) SHer:
an unusual and exciting experience or activity, especially the
exploration of new or unknown territory
Our Name
Adventuring minds grew out of a desire to provide community-based programs flexible, timely, affordable, and culturally relevant options for evaluating their own programs. After years in large corporate and institutional environments, Jodi and Tom were frustrated by the red-tape and inflated cost often associated with providing evaluation and data management services. These barriers also didn't allow solutions to be as innovative and culturally sensitive as they thought possible. So Adventuring Minds was born...
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Our Story
It's no secret we're adventure lovers. We love to explore new places, see new things, and experience an excitement that can only be found in these spaces. But what happens when you allow your mind to go on an adventure? To thoughtfully venture with purpose into unknown territory. This is the question we pose to ourselves and our partners as we engage in evaluation activities. We believe an adventuring mind maximizes creativity, fosters innovation, encourages curiosity, attunes to connections, and accelerates learning. Adventure challenges the status quo, dares to ask hard questions, and in doing so, imagines a new trail forward.
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Jodi
holds a Masters in Social Work (MSW) and has
been evaluating programs for over 15 years,
as well as teaching research and program evaluation at
the graduate level. Jodi’s passions reach far
and wide, but particular areas of interest include
Indigenous communities, environmental issues, equity
and equality in education, family and sexual violence,
and the intersection of spirituality and social work.
Jodi enjoys building community through activities such
as gardening, athletics, and youth activities.
Although she loves to travel and relishes the culture
and amenities of the city, she cannot seem to shake
her rural roots, living outside city limits with her
growing family and flock of chickens.
Tom
has 25 years of experience as a software engineer,
primarily in datamanagement and automation. He
enjoys helping organizations use and take control of their
own data through the use of manageable systems and
processes within their budget.
In his free time, Tom enjoys playing and coaching
baseball, working outdoors with his hands, and spending
time with his family.
