cultivating learning and positive change
since 2002

Better data.
Clearer decisions.
Meaningful results.

Better data.
Clearer decisions.
Meaningful results.

cultivating learning and positive change since 2002

A trusted partner helping organizations achieve results through research, evaluation, and capacity building.

Stephanie B. Wilkerson

Our goal isn’t simply to translate data into meaningful information people can use. Our aim is to create positive change for our clients, the communities they serve, and underrepresented and vulnerable populations. We are committed to being a force for good through actions that create a kinder, more just, equitable, and inclusive society.

Stephanie B. Wilkerson
Founder and President Magnolia Consulting

Services

Research & Evaluation

Research & Evaluation

Find out if your program is working as it was designed—and how to improve its outcomes. Learn more >>

Capacity Building

Capacity Building

Create opportunities and accelerate results with evidence-based, organization-specific best practices. Learn more >>

Infographics

Infographics

Translate data-rich results into deeper understanding with visual messaging that tells a meaningful story. Learn more >>

Mindful Leadership

Mindful Leadership

Develop awareness and intentional growth by creating an organization where teams can thrive. Learn more >>

Services

Research & Evaluation

Research & Evaluation

Find out if your program is working as it was designed—and how to improve its outcomes. Learn more >>

Capacity Building

Capacity Building

Create opportunities and accelerate results with evidence-based, organization-specific best practices. Learn more >>

Infographics

Infographics

Translate data-rich results into deeper understanding with visual messaging that tells a meaningful story. Learn more >>

Mindful Leadership

Mindful Leadership

Develop awareness and intentional growth by creating an organization where teams can thrive. Learn more >>

Stephanie Baird Wilkerson, Ph.D., President

Our goal isn’t just to broaden minds or create greater learning. Our aim is to create positive change. This means knowing what questions to ask, how to listen for answers, and how to transform evidence and data into practice–so you know what to do next. 

Stephanie Baird Wilkerson
Founder and President Magnolia Consulting

The Magnolia Difference

At Magnolia Consulting, our team helps you make the most of your education initiatives. We partner with you to generate the rigorous data and evidence that drives confident decision-making, better outcomes, and best practices.

Client Focused

Client-Focused

Every project is highly tailored to balance study design and project support with your goals, timeframe, and budget.

Values Lived

Values-Lived

We exemplify integrity and cultivate excellence through heart-centered, client-focused services that better the experiences and outcomes for all learners.

Proven and Trusted

Proven & Trusted

Our evaluators and researchers apply gold-standard best practices to study designs and techniques, ensuring data integrity and confidence.

JEDI-Driven

We are committed to being a force for good through actions and services that promote justice, equity, diversity, and inclusivity (JEDI).

Comprehensive

Comprehensive

Our collaborative approach supports you from proposal development and study design through implementation, analysis, and reporting.

Action-Oriented

Action-Oriented

Data you can trust is data you can use. We help you and your team understand what is working, why or how it is working, and what could work better.

The Magnolia Difference

At Magnolia Consulting, our team helps you make the most of your education initiatives. We partner with you to generate the rigorous data and evidence that drives confident decision-making, better outcomes, and best practices.

Client Focused

Client-Focused

Every project is highly tailored to balance study design and project support with your goals, timeframe, and budget.

Values Lived

Values-Lived

We exemplify integrity and cultivate excellence through heart-centered, client-focused services that better the experiences and outcomes for all learners.

Proven and Trusted

Proven & Trusted

Our evaluators and researchers apply gold-standard best practices to study designs and techniques, ensuring data integrity and confidence.

JEDI-Driven

We are committed to being a force for good through actions and services that promote justice, equity, diversity, and inclusivity (JEDI).

Comprehensive

Comprehensive

Our collaborative approach supports you from proposal to development and design through implementation, analysis, and reporting.

Action-Oriented

Action-Oriented

Data you can trust is data you can use. We help you and your team understand what is working, why or how it is working,and what could work better.

Magnolia Consulting is a woman-owned small business located in Charlottesville, Virginia dedicated to serving education initiatives throughout the world through research and evaluation, capacity building, infographics, and mindful leadership.

“In our partnership with Magnolia, we found an organization that worked to truly understand our needs so we could create meaningful tools and resources that support Nebraska’s education system. It’s clear they put their partners first. Magnolia listens, leads, and empowers others with intentionality and integrity.”

CORY EPLER, Academic Officer, Nebraska Department of Education

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