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<p>Not all questions are created equal. The questions you ask guide your learning and evaluation processes. Meaningful questions ensure that the answers we get are meaningful and will affect our actions towards creating a more equitable and just world. Meaningful questions, when answered, will change the way you work. In this session, we will explore what meaningful questions are and how they deepen an understanding of your work and communities to work better and deepen your impact. Participants will practice crafting meaningful questions and discuss strategies for answering meaningful questions.</p>



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</div><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><strong>Recorded 11/14/23. </strong></figcaption></figure>



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<p>Laura Sundstrom is your partner on your organization’s learning journey. She is the Founder &amp; Principal Consultant of Illuminary Perspectives based in Denver, CO. Laura elevates the expertise of the individuals and organizations she works with and those impacted by the work, all in service of strengthening process and impact. With over 15 years of experience in the evaluation and nonprofit fields, Laura brings a broad range of experience and expertise to her perspectives of evaluation and learning. She has worked in the fields of philanthropy, health care, housing, hunger, youth development, and violence prevention, to name a few. Laura holds a Bachelor’s in Women’s and Gender Studies from Beloit College and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Michigan.</p>



<p>Laura brings the curious and humble mindset of a learner to her work. Laura seeks to partner with individuals, organizations, and communities to advance their equity and justice goals, rather than enter as an “expert” seeking to determine what is good or bad. Through these partnerships, Laura is skilled at asking questions that challenge assumptions and spark deeper reflective.</p>



<p>Outside of learning and evaluation, Laura spends her time staying active and enjoying the beautiful hiking Colorado has to offer, teaching yoga and meditation, going on walks, and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.</p>


Training: Asking Meaningful Questions for Meaningful Answers