Expanding the Bench

Support. Guide. Uplift. The LEEAD program pairs mid-career evaluators of color with experienced mentors who can help them grow and thrive. Interested in becoming a mentor for the 2025–2026 cycle? Apply now before applications close May 16: loom.ly/wzD1fCs

Join the Advancing Culturally-responsive and Equitable Evaluation Network—an opportunity for racially and ethnically diverse evaluators to access funding opportunities, professional development, and national visibility. Apply now: loom.ly/I-ps5Lw

In our latest Funder Spotlight, Kate Szczerbacki of The California Endowment shares how community-rooted relationships strengthen evaluation and advance equity. Learn how she’s working to shift power and reimagine the funder-evaluator dynamic. Read more: loom.ly/AQrIkO0

Join ETB for After Hours at the GEO Learning Conference! Stop by the Harris Room on Monday, May 5 from 8:00 to 9:00 PM EST. RSVP here: loom.ly/k-XOW5o

LEEAD is looking for experienced evaluators who are committed to equity and ready to mentor the next generation of leaders. Share your expertise and support emerging changemakers. Learn more and apply here by May 2: loom.ly/wzD1fCs

Have an evaluation-related job, event, funding opportunity, or professional development resource to share? Submit it to Expanding the Bench to reach a network of equity-focused evaluators and strengthen the field. Share your opportunity: loom.ly/NNGhYKs

EvalYouth North America is looking for their next chair to start their term in February 2026. If you're looking for an opportunity to serve the community of young and emerging evaluators in the US and Canada, apply here: loom.ly/cld7bd8

Stay connected with the latest from ETB by subscribing to our monthly newsletter, Bench ReMarks. Get updates on programs, new resources, upcoming events, and stories from our community—delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe now: loom.ly/TDIriwg.

Today is the last day to apply to become a LEEAD Scholar! Don’t miss your chance to join a national network of mid-career leaders advancing culturally responsive and equitable evaluation. Apply now: loom.ly/ifJI-P4

Apply to be a LEEAD Mentor for the 2025–2026 cycle! As a LEEAD Mentor, you will support mid-career professionals as they apply CREE in real-world settings. Share your expertise, provide guidance, and foster the next generation of evaluation leaders: loom.ly/wuHE4Zc

CREA Attendees: Join Dr. Tanisha Tate Woodson and Chyenne Mallinson for a roundtable discussion, “Pathways to CREE: Developing the Next Generation of Evaluation LEEADers,” on April 10 at 2:15 PM CT

@Rwjf is seeking a Senior Program Officer to create, develop, implement, and manage the research and evaluation aspects of RWJF's initiatives to improve health and well-being. Apply by April 14: loom.ly/o4nQbgA

Are you a mid-career professional with at least a master’s degree, 3 to 5 years of experience in research or evaluation, and a commitment to equity? If so, the LEEAD Program may be for you. Join a growing network of leaders advancing justice in evaluation: loom.ly/ifJI-P4

Join the @RWJF Leadership for Better Health team on April 10 for a webinar on leading during uncertain times. The session will explore how collective leadership can strengthen organizations and drive systemic change. Register here: loom.ly/5jyG_ak

The ETB Bulletin Board is back to share resources, analysis, and strategies that help our community stay informed, connected, and supported. Share your ideas, requests, or specific needs that would help the ETB community navigate the current climate: loom.ly/Hvj7mSA

The California Department of Public Health seeks a Research Scientist Supervisor I to provide scientific and management oversight to the Perinatal Program Evaluation and Data (PPED) Unit. Apply by April 8 loom.ly/VaC-ZSE

The LEEAD Program is a unique opportunity to engage in learning guided by CREE principles, receive one-on-one mentorship from an experienced evaluator, and gain hands-on experience through a practicum. Take the next step in your career and apply now: loom.ly/ifJI-P4

Get to know Sylvia Epps, a dedicated advocate for culturally responsive and equitable evaluation with over 18 years of experience leading large-scale evaluations focused on underserved populations and children. Learn more here: loom.ly/-BNoXXE

Join the ETB team for happy hour at the CREA Conference! Connect with ACE Evaluation Network members, LEEAD community, evaluation partners, and funders on April 10 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM CT. Space is limited. RSVP by March 31: loom.ly/k-XOW5o We can't wait to see you there!

Experienced evaluators part of a racially and/or ethnically diverse group are invited to join the ACE Network. Membership is free and helps amplify the visibility of underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in evaluation. Apply: expandingthebench.org/ace/evaluator-…