Clarity
Translate complex data into findings people can understand, trust, and use.
Rochester, NY research consultancy
Evidence that moves people and programs forward.
We help mission-driven organizations ask sharper questions, measure what matters, and turn complex findings into practical decisions.
Built for
- Education
- Nonprofits
- Development
Research with rigor. Evaluation with purpose. Insights that resonate.
What we make possible
From unanswered questions to informed action.
Strong evidence should do more than live in a report. We design research and evaluation that helps teams understand what is working, what needs to change, and where to go next.
Confidence
Ground strategic and program decisions in credible, well-designed evidence.
Capacity
Equip teams with practical skills and systems for continuous learning.
Our services
Built around your questions, context, and goals.
End-to-end support or focused expertise—designed to strengthen programs and advance educational and developmental outcomes.
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Research Design & Implementation
Research questions, study design, methodology, instruments, sampling, and fieldwork planning.
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Program Evaluation
Formative, process, outcome, and summative evaluations tailored to your program’s lifecycle.
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Data Collection & Analysis
Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods data collection with thoughtful, rigorous analysis.
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Impact Assessment
Clear frameworks and evidence to understand intended outcomes, contribution, and lasting change.
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Reporting & Actionable Insights
Accessible reports, presentations, and recommendations that support real-world decision making.
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Training & Capacity Building
Professional learning experiences that build confidence and sustainable evaluation practice.
How we work
Rigorous enough for scrutiny. Practical enough for action.
We bring methodological care and a collaborative mindset to every engagement. Your team’s knowledge shapes the work from the first question to the final recommendation.
Talk through your needs-
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Listen & align
Clarify your context, priorities, audiences, and decisions ahead.
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Design with purpose
Build a right-sized methodology around the questions that matter.
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Gather & interpret
Collect quality data and make meaning of it with care and context.
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Share & activate
Deliver clear insights and support your team in putting them to work.
Founder & Owner
Researcher · Evaluator · Educator
Meet the founder
Abate L. Kenna, PhD
Dr. Kenna is an educational researcher and program evaluator committed to making rigorous evidence useful for the people and organizations it is meant to serve.
His career spans public school systems, higher education, and international development. His work brings together research design, program evaluation, mixed-methods inquiry, mathematics education, and the practical translation of findings into stronger programs.
PhD, University of Manchester
MLA, Harvard University
MA, Addis Ababa University
BEd, Bahir Dar University
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About Resonance
“The value of evidence is found in what it helps people do next.”
Research & Evaluation Resonance, LLC is registered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is now based in Rochester, New York. The consultancy specializes in research and evaluation for educational and developmental initiatives.
We partner with educational institutions, nonprofits, and development organizations to strengthen learning, performance, and outcomes—combining credible methods with usable recommendations.
Rochester, NYCurrent operating base
Cross-sectorEducation & development
End-to-endQuestions through action
Start a conversation
Bring us the question you’re trying to answer.
Whether you are planning a new initiative, evaluating an existing program, or strengthening your team’s research capacity, we would be glad to explore the fit.
Rochester, New York