MERLIN (Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning & Innovation)

Emilie Jackson

As the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Analyst, Emilie works with the Innovation Lab and International Programs team to design, execute, and interpret impact assessment data from our watersheds around the world. Through MEL data, Emilie is passionate about elevating the stories of resilient men and women working to transform their lives and their family's future. […]

Sofia Kozidis

As the GIS and Remote Sensing Specialist, Sofia works with the Innovation Lab to address impacts of climate change on watershed health and conduct analyses on collected data. Sofia enjoys making beautiful maps and has a lot of fun getting lost in the details when it comes to mapping data in her role. Sofia has […]

Dave Luebkeman

Working on the MERLIN team as our Research Specialist, Dave seeks out data that tells the Plant With Purpose story, sheds light on program areas needing attention, and explores new geographic areas for future expansion. Dave is a data dog and loves hunting for information knowing the work he does helps his colleagues do their […]

Grace Santos

Grace’s role as MEL Manager involves a number of tasks such as studying, testing, and analyzing how our program methodology impacts the lives of the people with whom we partner. Grace’s accomplishments are significant, one highlight including her study on “Smallholder farmer resilience: a multi-year multidimensional study in the Dominican Republic and Haiti - Trees, […]

Corey Chin

Corey works with our local program teams to monitor progress and measure results. His team uses these data to understand our program's impact and when applicable, make "course corrections" as we strive for continuous improvement. He is passionate about balancing the application of scientific rigor while upholding the value of relationships throughout the entire monitoring […]

Bob Morikawa

Bob works with farmers and team members around the world to help develop the tools, knowledge, and processes needed to address environmental and economic challenges. He loves getting the opportunity to learn from the farmers and teammates he works alongside as they apply their energy, ingenuity, curiosity, and creativity and come up with practical solutions. […]