About
CRSmith Consulting was launched in September 2005 by Chari Smith. Prior to that, she served as a program evaluation associate with Education Northwest (formerly Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory).
Chari's analytic approach is evident in her work, which ranges from being a published author to an accomplished researcher. She is known as being compulsively organized, highly energetic, and extremely thorough.
She is a member of the Oregon Program Evaluators Network (OPEN), American Evaluation Association (AEA), Willamette Valley Development Officers (WVDO), and the Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO). She has also been a guest columnist for the Portland Business Journal. Clients include Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA), Portland Children's Museum, and the Spirit Mountain Community Fund.
Chari is passionate about her work and brings her enthusiasm, insight, and expertise to each project.
"Chari did a terrific series of meetings with my team. She captured their pride and dedication in the work they do in a logic model that reflects 100% the organic nature of the work we do. I would bring her back for other work."
Laura Winter
Vice President for Advised Funds
The Oregon Community Foundation