Dear Community,

One of our founding SEA officers, Hilary Loeb, recently gathered a group of local evaluators to ask: "Is it time for a Social Justice Book Club?" The answer was a unanimous, resounding yes.

Together, we are building a space to step back from our day-to-day work and dive into the "why" behind the systems we serve. Join us for:

How this Book Club Works

Reading for Spring Quarter

Impossible Subjects: Illegal Aliens and the Making of Modern America by Mae M. Ngai. How did “illegal” become the defining problem of U.S. immigration policy? We are launching our book club with this text to trace the legal origins of citizenship and race in America. In a climate marked by ongoing ICE raids and human rights concerns, this history is more than academic. It is a vital lens for understanding the systemic forces that impact our lives and our work today. This book was the immediate, unanimous choice for our first series, reflecting our collective urgency to better navigate the complexities of immigration in the United States.

Meeting Schedule for Spring quarter

The recurring Zoom link for virtual sessions will be in the registration confirmation email.

Registration

Registration and membership fees directly fund community events organized by SEA’s 100% volunteer-led leadership.

Please register by: March 18th

We look forward to further building community with you!

In March, we are offline and in-person for collaborative "Table Conversations." Join us for an afternoon of snacks and small-group discussions focused on career journeys and paths in evaluation.

Whether you’re new to the field, well-established, or reflecting on what’s next, this is a chance to meet other Seattle folks in the community, share how you found your way into evaluation & lessons learned along the way, and where you hope your work will take you next. This is a highly engaged event focused on community-building and networking to help you make some connections to kick off the year. Come ready to share and ready to listen!

There is limited parking available in the lot with additional parking available in the neighborhood and public transportation options (including bus lines 45, 62, 79, and 67). 

Spring greetings,

Please Join us online for an informal time to connect and chat about a new topic every month at the “Seattle Evaluation Café.” 

This month's topic: Mixed-Methods Evaluation.

Our conversation will be on Zoom on Wednesday, April 15 from 12-1pm. 

Join the Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3238854025?pwd=d3g1bFdRSkV0OEUvZitLTTcvb29wUT09&omn=86449997419

Meeting ID: 323 885 4025           Passcode: 741001

Can't make it but want to join a future virtual cafe? We use the same link each time and generally host every month on the 15th! Check out our website for future cafe topics: Upcoming Events. Everyone (member or not) is welcome!

Seattle-ish Evaluation friends, 

We hope you can join us online for an informal time to connect and chat about a new topic every month at the “Seattle Evaluation Café.” 

This month's topic: Show and Skills! People enter the evaluation field from many different paths and have different strengths they bring to the table. Whether you've been in the field awhile or are brand new, we all have different skills. This month, let's share those insights through a spin on "Show and Tell".

Our hope is that you meet someone who has the very skill you are hoping to learn more about! 

This meeting will be on Zoom on Friday, May 15 from 12-1pm. 

Join the Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3238854025?pwd=d3g1bFdRSkV0OEUvZitLTTcvb29wUT09&omn=86449997419

Meeting ID: 323 885 4025           Passcode: 741001

Can't make it but want to join a future virtual cafe? We use the same link each time and generally host every month on the 15th! Check out our website for future cafe topics: Upcoming Events

It is time for another “Seattle Evaluation Café.” 

We hope you can join us online for an informal time to connect and chat about a this month's topic.  

This month's topic: TBD

This meeting will be on Zoom on Friday, August 14 from 12-1pm. 

Join the Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3238854025?pwd=d3g1bFdRSkV0OEUvZitLTTcvb29wUT09&omn=86449997419

Meeting ID: 323 885 4025           Passcode: 741001

Can't make it but want to join a future virtual cafe? We use the same link each time and generally host every month on the 15th! Check out our website for future cafe topics: Upcoming Events

It is a cozy fall “Seattle Evaluation Café.” 

We hope you can join us online for an informal time to connect and chat about a this month's topic.  

This meeting will be on Zoom on Thursday, October 15 from 12-1pm. 

Join the Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3238854025?pwd=d3g1bFdRSkV0OEUvZitLTTcvb29wUT09&omn=86449997419

Meeting ID: 323 885 4025           Passcode: 741001

Can't make it but want to join a future virtual cafe? We use the same link each time and generally host every month on the 15th! Check out our website for future cafe topics: Upcoming Events