Colorado Evaluation and Action Lab

The Colorado Evaluation and Action Lab was created in 2017 under the leadership of the Governor’s Office to unlock data-informed solutions to our most pressing social problems. We conduct research with rigor to obtain the best available evidence to address Colorado’s most pressing social problems and improve the lives of Coloradans. To do this, we build relationships, work to understand and reform systems, and collaborate with partners to take action. With these Essential Elements guiding our collaborative efforts to improve the lives of Coloradans, our goal is to leverage data to inform policy and practice, set the wheels in motion to achieve and sustain change, and position our partners to pursue additional, meaningful change for the communities they serve. We’ve built a strong reputation by consistently conducting high-quality, responsive, and actionable work. Our organizational culture centers around learning, integrity, and kind, open, and honest communication. We believe these are the reasons we have established long-lasting relationships with many of our government, community, and research partners.