This week at Zora’s House was a beautiful blend of connection, celebration, and critical reflection. I had the opportunity to attend the final game of the Zora’s House softball team, and what a team it is. Comprising staff members, current and past program participants, and donors, the team is a living, breathing example of the community that Zora’s House cultivates. Watching them cheer each other on, laugh through the innings, and show up for one another reminded me that belonging can be built anywhere, even on a ballfield.

Additionally, I attended a Zora’s House Happy Hour, where I met several members of the Leadership Fellows program. These casual, heartfelt conversations gave me a deeper appreciation for the stories and aspirations behind the data I’ve been helping to collect. Hearing how the programs have shaped their goals, confidence, and sense of purpose made everything feel even more personal.

In my ongoing work on Program Impact Assessments, I’m continuing a structured audit of Zora’s House’s four core programs: Leadership Fellows, Wealth Builders, the WoCO Market, and Membership. We’re using a mix of surveys and interviews to gather both qualitative and quantitative feedback from participants. I’ve also begun analyzing early results using the organization’s Logic Model to evaluate how well outcomes align with the intended goals of each program.

This week, I also assisted in refining some of our evaluation tools, making them more accessible, conversational, and reflective of the community-focused tone that Zora’s House is known for. As we synthesize findings, I’m working closely with staff to turn these insights into actionable recommendations that will help shape future programming.

From the field to the feedback forms, this week was a reminder that Zora’s House isn’t just creating programs, it’s building a culture. And I’m grateful to be learning how to measure impact without losing sight of the heart behind it.

Until next time,

Asia