We help you connect the dots in your data.

Our mission is to empower organizations with data-driven insights that lead to informed decisions and better outcomes. We partner with clients to conduct carefully crafted research and evaluation studies, offering the tools and knowledge needed to drive meaningful change.

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Who We Are

The Educational Training, Evaluation, Assessment, and Measurement (E-TEAM) department at the University of Oklahoma is a multidisciplinary team comprised of senior researchers, research assistants, data analysts, graphic designers, and web and database developers. Our team combines technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and a partnership-driven approach to help organizations harness the power of their data. Through rigorous research, program evaluation, and strategic decision-making we deliver innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of our partners.

Services We Offer

Our services include research design, data analysis, database guidance, community outreach, and actionable recommendations to foster lasting impact and drive meaningful change. We work with state agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and community service providers to support their efforts in education, mental health, child welfare, and criminal justice. By transforming data into insight and action, we empower organizations to create lasting impact and drive meaningful progress in their communities.

Staff

Leadership

Belinda Biscoe

Director

Belinda Biscoe Boni holds a doctorate in Experimental Child Psychology from the University of Oklahoma and a Master's and Bachelor's degree from Fisk University in Sociology. Dr. Biscoe Boni has an extensive background in research and program evaluation in areas as diverse as community coalition building, substance abuse treatment among female prisoners, early childhood literacy development, math and science education, and school reform. She is a certified prevention specialist and a certified director for drug and alcohol programs. She has 30 years of experience with school- and community-based programs, including higher education as an administrator, researcher, and program developer.

As the creator and director of E-TEAM, she imparts a vision of collaboration, team-work, and capacity-building among E-TEAM staff members. Under Dr. Biscoe Boni's leadership, E-TEAM has emerged as a highly competitive, proficient, technologically advanced research and evaluation unit serving innovative education and human service program development at local, state, and national levels. Dr. Biscoe Boni is a skilled researcher and evaluator with experience in experimental design, survey development, data analysis, interpretation and visual presentation of results. Her expertise comprises descriptive and inferential statistics including: mean, standard deviation, variance, percentage, partial correlation, correlation, multiple regression, t-test, ANOVA, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, discriminant analysis, cluster analysis, reliability, nonparametric tests, structural equation modeling, and power analysis. Dr. Biscoe Boni served as the lead evaluator for multiple early childhood literacy programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education, including Starting Right, (2006-2008), Oklahoma P.R.I.D.E. (2003-2006), and Early Steps to Literacy (2001-2005). She was also the lead evaluator for the Dwight D. Eisenhower Science and Mathematics Professional Development Programs, funded by Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education (1999-2001) and principal investigator of the Oklahoma City Public Schools' GEAR UP program evaluation, funded by the U.S. Department of Education (1999-2004). She was the principal investigator for a research study investigating the effectiveness of the Growing with Mathematics curriculum, funded by the Wright Group/McGraw Hill Publishing, Chicago, Illinois (2003) and the Western Heights Public Schools' Students On-Line and Reading (SOAR), funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Library Literacy Grant (2002). She served as co-principal investigator in the Reading Success Network Evaluation, funded by the U.S. Department of Education (2000-2002) and the Great Expectations School Reform Model evaluation, funded by Great Expectations, Inc., of Oklahoma City (2002). In the area of mental health and prevention, Dr. Biscoe Boni was consultant and lead evaluator for the Children's Evaluation for the Targeted Assistance Grantees, funded by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (2003) and served as a member of a national evaluation team with the Triangle Research Institute, evaluating the effectiveness of the National Drug Free Schools Program in School Districts around the United States (2002). She develops competitive grants that have resulted in funding for innovative programs in technology, early childhood, education for homeless youths, parenting education, literacy, substance abuse prevention and treatment, bilingual education, health and nutrition, and school-based foreign language curricula, totaling over $100,000,000 dollars during her career.

Dr. Biscoe Boni brings a breadth and depth of experience that has resulted in significant systems change for many of the educational, community, behavioral health, and faith-based organizations with which she has been involved. Because her approach is one of collaboration and building community and partnerships, many of the programs for which she has received funding continue to be sustained in the community with local resources. Dr. Biscoe Boni has served as a consultant, evaluator, and/or expert reviewer for the Federal Magnet Schools Program, National Institute on Child Health and Development, Federally funded Starting Early Starting Smart Project, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment-Women's and Children's Branch, National Institute of Justice and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) - Office of Women's Health. She served as a member of the first cross-site national evaluation team on the Safe and Drug Free Schools Program, conducted by Research Triangle Institute for ED. She has made numerous presentations at professional meetings and conferences nationally and internationally and published articles on a variety of topics and subjects in education. As the Associate Vice President, Public and Community Services, at the University of Oklahoma, College of Continuing Education,, she bears responsibility for sixteen program units totaling over $60,000,000 in gross revenues and employs 500 professionals.
Milton Collier

Director of Operations

Milton Collier holds a bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in Marketing from The University of Oklahoma. Milton has been with the E-TEAM since 2001 and serves as Operations Manager. He liaises and networks with a range of stakeholders including customers, colleagues, and partner organizations, communicates with target audiences and manages customer relationships. He designs and manages the production of E-TEAM materials, including marketing materials and research and evaluation reports. Milton leads the team charged with the ongoing development and design of the E-TEAM web page.
Amber Romo

Director of Research

Amber Romo is the Director of Research at the University of Oklahoma E-TEAM and has been with the department since 2014. Amber holds a bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in criminal justice and a master's degree in psychology from the University of Central Oklahoma. In 2011, Amber was awarded the Instructional Psychology and Technology Graduate Fellowship at the University of Oklahoma.
Amber has an extensive background in research and statistical analysis. Before coming to E-TEAM, she was a statistical analyst for the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, a statistical research specialist at the Oklahoma Criminal Justice Resource Center, and a criminal intelligence analyst at the Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation.
Amber's co-authored textbook, Automaticity and Cognitive Control in Social Behavior, was published in 2007 and was used for several psychology courses at the University of Central Oklahoma and other universities. In addition, Amber taught classes for the Psychology Department at the University of Central Oklahoma for seven years and has an Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in English and Psychology/Sociology.
At E-TEAM, Amber works on various research and evaluation projects focused on education, mental health, child abuse prevention, substance abuse prevention, criminal justice, and other areas. In addition to her evaluation and research projects, Amber was the project lead for a six-module e-learning course for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The course won national awards, including the silver medal from the Excellence in Community Communications and Outreach (ECCO) Award, sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA); the National Wraparound Implementation Academy Award; and the Exceptional Program Award from the Association for Continuing Higher Education - Great Plains Region.
In addition to her professional work, Amber enjoys volunteer work. She volunteers weekly for Meals and Wheels and regularly for Food & Shelter in Norman. She took her first volunteer trip to Costa Rica in 2022 to work at a wildlife rescue sanctuary and has plans for future volunteer trips.

Research

Lisa White

Senior Research Associate

As a Senior Research Associate at the University of Educational Training, Evaluation, Assessment, and Measurement (E-TEAM) Department at the University of Oklahoma, Lisa White manages a variety of research/evaluation projects in a diverse range of fields, including education, foster care, child welfare, mental health, and substance abuse prevention. Lisa enjoys building long-lasting relationships with clients, helping them better understand their data and improve their organizational processes and outcomes.
Lisa received two degrees from the University of Oklahoma: a bachelor's in early childhood education and a master's degree in administrative leadership. Before coming to E-TEAM in 2009, Lisa worked as an early childhood educator, teaching preschool and kindergarten.
Lisa enjoys giving back to her community through volunteer work. She has volunteered with Meals on Wheels of Norman for ten years and served on the Quality of Life Committee at the University of Oklahoma for two years.
Sarah Connelly

Senior Research Associate

Sarah Connelly earned her PhD in Sociology in 2023 and works at the University of Oklahoma E-TEAM as a Senior Research Associate. She previously earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, and a Master of Human Relations. In her current role, she collects and analyzes data, writes project reports, and presents findings from research and evaluation projects. She recently co-authored the 2022 HIV Needs Assessment for the Oklahoma Department of Health, and prepared the BISSS Teacher Perception Survey Report, and BISSS MDT Survey Report for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Her dissertation focused on how services impact the wellbeing of youth involved in the child welfare system. Her research has been published in the Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, and she has presented at multiple national conferences, including the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Social Problems. Sarah also has over 10 years of experience teaching at the college level and working in higher education administration. She has taught undergraduate courses in sociology, information literacy, education, and psychology, and a graduate course in program evaluation. She served as Chair of the University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Staff Senate from 2019-2020, and currently serves as a peer-reviewer in the SAMHSA grant review process.
Natalie Dickson

Senior Research Associate

Natalie Dickson is a senior research associate for the Educational Training, Evaluation, Assessment, and Measurement (E-TEAM) Department at the University of Oklahoma Outreach. Natalie holds a bachelor's degree in African American Studies and Anthropology from the University of Oklahoma, a MA in African Studies from UCLA, and an MPH in Community Health from UCLA. Throughout her graduate studies, she spent time in both Kenya and Tanzania supporting research and evaluation projects. She is currently a sociology doctoral student at the University of Oklahoma.

Prior to joining the E-TEAM she worked in undergraduate academic advising at both UCLA and OU. She has taught several courses at OU, including Gateway to College Learning, Career Planning for Arts & Sciences Students, and Introduction to Sociology. She enjoys collaborating with research partners on health-oriented and educational projects.

Research Technology Services

Katty Tong

Data Analyst

Sze Yee "Katty" Tong holds a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems and has been with the E-TEAM since 2011. Katty previously conducted marketing analyses for several years for wholesale industry. She provides software development support for the E-TEAM applications, including Youth Information System (YIS) and the Early Literacy Quick Assessment (ELQA). Katty provides technical assistance and support for incoming queries and issues for YIS and ELQA end-users. She also provides data analysis and report development for E-TEAM senior researchers.
Hannah Anderson

Senior Full Stack Developer

Hannah Anderson earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Oklahoma and returned to OU in 2015 to join E-TEAM as a full-stack web application developer. She particularly enjoys the opportunities that E-TEAM's work offers to do systems analysis, and can often be found collaborating with the department's evaluation team to implement new reports and data visualizations.

In her free time, she enjoys gardening and dreams of curating an art collection to sponsor her friends' artistic sides.
Anjali Reddy

Intermediate Database Analyst

Bio coming soon.
Rachel Tiong

Data Support Specialist

Bio coming soon.

Admin

Juyeon Kang

Financial Administrator

Juyeon administrates ETEAM's financial operations, which involves planning, executing, and analyzing financial activities. Before coming to ETEAM, Juyeon worked as a post-award officer at OU Research Financial Services. She started her career as an auditor at PWC Korea. She also worked at NICE Information Service, where she helped establish credit rating systems for major Korean banking and insurance companies.

Juyeon holds a master's degree in business administration with a focus on accounting from Seoul National University. She is a Certified Public Accountant registered in South Korea.
Sua Kim

Administrative Specialist

Bio coming soon.
Jeremy Caudle

Web Developer/Graphic Designer

Jeremy Caudle holds an associate of applied science degree with an emphasis on multimedia from Oklahoma City Community College. Jeremy has been with the Educational Training, Evaluation, Assessment, and Measurement (E-TEAM) Department at the University of Oklahoma since 2022. He works as a web developer at E-TEAM and assists members with various projects. In addition to web development, Jeremy assists E-TEAM members with report design, presentation design, marketing materials, and other graphic design projects.

Before joining E-TEAM, he spent 17 years working in graphic design, e-commerce, product design, content production, digital community moderation, marketing, user experience design, web design, and web development.

Our Clients

Collaboration is at the heart of our work. We are proud to partner with a diverse range of organizations, including state agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and community service providers, to support initiatives in education, mental health, child welfare, and criminal justice. These partnerships allow us to apply our expertise in evaluation and research to projects that drive meaningful change. Below is a selection of the many clients we have had the privilege of working with. Click or tap on a client's logo to learn more about our work with that client.

Arkansas Leadership Academy

Our partnership with the Arkansas Leadership Academy (ALA) is driven by a shared vision of achieving educational equity and excellence for all Arkansas students. The E-TEAM supports ALA initiatives through ongoing formative feedback and annual summative data collection and analysis, ensuring continuous program improvement and delivery. Our evaluations highlight how ALA enhances leadership knowledge, improves human capital management, fosters positive school climates, and boosts student achievement. By employing a mixed-methods approach, including administering surveys, interviews, and collecting administrative data, we provide comprehensive insights into the implementation, outcomes, and impacts of ALA programs. This collaboration underscores our commitment to informed decision-making and the pursuit of excellence in educational systems. The Arkansas Leadership Academy (ALA) is administered by the Arkansas Public School Resource Center (APSRC) and funded by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) within the Arkansas Department of Education.
FRIENDS - National Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention

FRIENDS National Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) is a service of the Children's Bureau, under the Administration for Children and Families within the United States Department of Health and Human Services. FRIENDS provides services to the CBCAP community through targeted training and technical assistance efforts. For over a decade, E-TEAM has established a robust partnership with FRIENDS, focusing on delivering comprehensive assessment services. This collaboration includes both formative and summative assessments, which are integral to evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of various programs and initiatives. Additionally, E-TEAM conducts annual needs assessments to systematically identify and address the evolving needs of the CBCAP community. These assessments play a crucial role in shaping the training and technical assistance services provided, ensuring they are tailored to meet the specific needs and goals of FRIENDS. Through this sustained partnership, E-TEAM and FRIENDS have consistently worked toward fostering continuous improvement and achieving impactful outcomes.
CREOKS Health Services

E-TEAM has established a robust partnership with CREOKS Health Services to provide comprehensive program evaluation for several of their key initiatives, including The Oklahoma Rural Renewal Project (RENEW), Rural Oklahoma Critical Access Service Array (ROCASA), and Oklahomans Helping Achieve Needed Access (OHANA). CREOKS is a trusted non-profit organization with over 40 years of experience in delivering behavioral health services to individuals of all ages in rural Oklahoma. Through our partnership, E-TEAM offers a full spectrum of evaluation services designed to assess the effectiveness, impact, and sustainability of CREOKS' programs.

Our evaluation approach includes both process and outcome assessments. This includes analyzing the collected data, tracking progress toward objectives, and providing actionable recommendations to ensure the continuous improvement of these programs and their services for Oklahoma communities. We also provide continuous technical assistance, ensuring CREOKS' leadership and staff receive the necessary support to implement evidence-based practices and achieve optimal outcomes.

Data is managed and analyzed through E-TEAM's EON system, a secure, web-based application developed by E-TEAM to provide real-time access to evaluation data for CREOKS and other stakeholders. Additionally, we assist with the collection and entry of National Outcomes Measures (NOMs) data into the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) national data system ensuring the programs meet federal reporting requirements.

Through these comprehensive evaluation efforts, E-TEAM and CREOKS work together to foster continuous program improvement and ensure that services are meeting the needs of Oklahoma's rural communities.
Preferred Family Healthcare

E-TEAM is partnering with Preferred Family Healthcare to evaluate the Project LAUNCH initiative, which provides trauma-specific therapeutic services to young children (ages 0-8) and their parents/caregivers in Tulsa, Payne, and Washington Counties. This program aims to address the long-term impact of early childhood trauma by offering a blend of nine therapeutic interventions, informed by the HALO Project model. Dayspring Community Services, as a provider for Preferred Family Healthcare, delivers these services, focusing on fostering emotional regulation, attachment, and trust while reducing maladaptive behaviors.
E-TEAM's role is to assess the effectiveness of the HALO Project's core interventions in combination with six evidence-based practices. The evaluation includes both process and outcome measures, with continuous monitoring through E-TEAM's secure, web-based EON system. This system provides real-time access to evaluation data for program administrators and staff, ensuring timely insights into program effectiveness. E-TEAM also collaborates closely with project leadership to monitor progress, identify disparities, and provide data-driven recommendations to ensure the program's success.
Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness

E-TEAM and The Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness (OPSR) have forged a strong and collaborative partnership to evaluate the Preschool Development Grant, Birth to Age Five (PDG B-5), administered by the Administration for Children and Families. This partnership is centered on a comprehensive evaluation of the PDG B-5 initiative, aimed at enhancing early childhood education and development. E-TEAM has supported and contributed to OPSR's efforts to update their needs assessment, a critical requirement under the PDG B-5 framework. Furthermore, E-TEAM has collaborated with a group of faculty members from the University of Oklahoma to conduct thorough evaluations of programs funded by PDG B-5. These evaluations are designed to assess the impact and effectiveness of the funded programs, providing valuable insights and recommendations for the continuous improvement of the early child care and education system in Oklahoma. Through this close partnership, E-TEAM and OPSR are committed to advancing the goals of the PDG B-5 initiative, fostering a supportive and enriching environment for early childhood development in Oklahoma.
National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth

Our partnership with the National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth (NCSBY) is built on a shared commitment to using data to promote healthier responses to, and prevention of, problematic sexual behavior (PSB) among youth. Together, the OU E-TEAM and NCSBY have developed several educational toolkits aimed at raising awareness and educating professionals and families on how to address these issues collaboratively. Notably, we have helped to write and design toolkits focused on working with Latino youth and families, child abuse prevention in schools, and providing culturally responsive care to youth and families experiencing PSB. NCSBY provides expert oversight, data, literature, and resources for the toolkits, and E-TEAM coordinates the development, graphic design, content review, and toolkit distribution options.

The National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth (NCSBY) is housed within the Center on Child Abuse and Neglect (CCAN) in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. It is funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) of the U.S. Department of Justice.
University of Oklahoma College of Engineering

The University of Oklahoma College of Engineering's Impact Atoka Community Engagement Project (“Impact Atoka”) is an initiative aimed at educating and engaging the Atoka community on the potential benefits, safety, and impact of autonomous vehicles (AVs). E-TEAM supported these efforts by designing flyers, banners, and social media content to raise awareness. A notable highlight of the project that E-TEAM facilitated was the demonstration of autonomous vehicles at the Atoka annual Christmas parade. This event provided a unique opportunity for the community to witness AV technology firsthand, sparking curiosity and interest. Additionally, E-TEAM conducted focus groups and virtual town halls with key stakeholders in the community. These sessions were instrumental in addressing questions, discussing safety protocols, and explaining how autonomous vehicles can enhance the quality of life for Atoka residents. By engaging directly with the community, E-TEAM ensured that the information provided was relevant, comprehensive, and tailored to the specific needs and concerns of Atoka's citizens.
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

For over 20 years, E-TEAM has partnered with the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) to provide comprehensive program evaluation and data-driven insights that enhance mental health services across the state. The work has included multiple federal grants, including Systems of Care (SOC) expansion grants, Healthy Transitions Initiative grants, and other federally funded programs focusing on infant and early childhood mental health, youth and young adult mental health, family support, and care coordination.
As evaluators for the Oklahoma Systems of Care, E-TEAM has conducted key research studies, which have included three beer purchase studies to determine the rate of illegal sales to underage buyers in the state of Oklahoma. Additionally, E-TEAM has evaluated ODMHSAS programs such as Behavioral Intervention Services and Supports in Schools (BISSS), Navigate, Enhanced Foster Care, Youth Crisis Mobile Response, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH), Wraparound, and others that support behavioral health initiatives statewide.
A cornerstone of our collaboration is EON, a secure, web-based platform E-TEAM developed to collect evaluation data in real time. This system provides critical access to program monitoring and evaluation data, enabling provider agencies and state leadership to track progress, measure impact, and drive continuous improvement.
Beyond data collection and evaluation, E-TEAM provides ongoing technical assistance to ensure that ODMHSAS leadership, staff, and provider agencies have the support they need to implement programs effectively and achieve meaningful outcomes for Oklahomans in need.
Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth

The Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth (OCCY) works to improve child welfare in Oklahoma by supporting child-serving agencies through specialized departments, including the Child Death Review Board (CDRB), Post Adjudication Review Board (PARB), Freestanding Multidisciplinary Teams (FSMDT), the Office of Planning and Coordination (P&C), and the Office of Juvenile System Oversight (OJSO). Since 2020, E-TEAM has partnered with OCCY to enhance data collection and program evaluation efforts. Through the development of a web-based data system, E-TEAM has worked with OCCY to centralize and streamline data collection, enabling real-time access to reports and analytics. This system allows for tracking outcomes, identifying trends, assessing program impact, and informing data-driven decision-making.
The collaboration between E-TEAM and OCCY continues to grow, as E-TEAM provides OCCY with database training and technical assistance, program evaluation services, and ongoing database development and management. Additionally, E-TEAM supports OCCY's legislative liaisons, program managers, and board members by presenting data findings and recommendations to key stakeholders. As the partnership evolves, E-TEAM remains committed to strengthening child welfare initiatives and maximizing the impact of OCCY's programs and services across Oklahoma.
Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs

E-TEAM collaborates with the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) to support data-driven decision-making in the state's juvenile justice system. Our work includes conducting recidivism studies and providing detailed data analysis to inform the system's operations and improve outcomes for youth involved in the justice system.
Additionally, E-TEAM is part of a collaborative effort with the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) and OJA to assess the long-term effectiveness of the Problematic Sexual Behavior-Cognitive Behavior Therapy Program for Adolescents (PSB-CBT-A). This retrospective study evaluates recidivism rates among adolescents who have been referred to and/or completed the PSB-CBT-A program. Through these partnerships, E-TEAM continues to contribute to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of Oklahoma's juvenile justice system.
Evolution Foundation

The Evolution Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2003, dedicated to advocacy for children, youth and families with complex needs. Specifically, they provide resources, support, and technical assistance to families, community coalitions, and state child-serving agencies. E-TEAM supports the Evolution Foundation by handling administrative and analytical tasks essential to designing and implementing its program evaluation. This evaluation assesses the impact of the foundation’s work in communities across Oklahoma, helping to measure and enhance its effectiveness. In addition, E-TEAM has developed a website, promotional materials, and other items to expand awareness of the foundation’s mission and work throughout the state.