Senior Consultant
kaylam@theimprovegroup.com
+1-651-447-5540
Kayla Meyers assists her project teams in accounting for stakeholder needs and concerns in instrument design and analysis. With strict attention to detail, she pursues each project with a desire to interpret the stories being told and create comprehensive and representative reports.

Brings to the Team

  • A passion for understanding and accommodating the unique needs of stakeholders
  • The ability to create qualitative and quantitative methods that address the needs of varied settings
  • Rich experience in report-writing and presentation of findings
  • Agility in managing multiple projects and client needs

Work Experience

  • The Improve Group, Senior Consultant (2017–present)
  • The Improve Group, Research Analyst (2014–2017)
  • The Improve Group, Evaluation Graduate Intern (2013–2014)
  • RECLAIM!, Development Intern (2013–2014)
  • Global Citizen's Network, Student Consultant (2013–2014)
  • ForestAction Nepal, Student Consultant (2013)
  • Human Rights Center, University of Minnesota, Compliance Intern (2012)
  • Select Medical Corporation, Spanish Translator Intern (2011)
  • Union of Peasant and Indigenous Organizations of Cotacachi (Ecuador), Micro-Credit Intern (2010)
  • Arcadia University's International Peace and Conflict Resolution Program (program in Costa Rica?), Student Researcher (2010)

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts degree, International Studies and Spanish, Arcadia University, PA
  • Master's in Development Practice, Humphrey Institute at the University of Minnesota

Brings to the Community

  • Minnesota International Nonprofit Network, Networking Committee Member
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters Volunteer
  • RECLAIM! Development Committee Member
  • Pet Project Rescue, Admin Assistant volunteer, event planning, and pet foster

Beyond the Bio

A craving to see the world through different perspectives has led to Kayla's passion for travelling and interacting with new cultures. Due to a low tolerance for down time, she often finds herself exploring new hobbies and volunteer opportunities throughout the Twin Cities community.