About Catalyst
WE THRIVE ON MEETING CLIENTS WHERE THEY’RE AT TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE THE EXTRAORDINARY.
About Elayne
Elayne McIvor is the Principal Consultant of Catalyst. With a talent for untangling complex issues, she has supported clients to advance change in areas from health care reform to education. Elayne is known for her analytical rigour and creativity. Working collaboratively with her clients, she is driven to provide them with actionable data and insights to enhance their impact. Elayne has contributed extensively to the evaluation field by presenting on innovative strategies, publishing work to advance practice, and teaching students.
Background
Education
Master of Public Health,
Simon Fraser UniversityBachelor of Life Sciences,
Queen’s UniversityBachelor of Physical Health and Education,
Queen’s University
Designation
Credentialed Evaluator
Affiliations
Canadian Evaluation Society
American Evaluation Association
Our Approach
Evidence Based
Our strategies are grounded in research-based practices and hands-on experience from the field. We draw upon rigorous methods and processes that have proven to effectively catalyze change across sectors.
Innovative
The complexity of today’s social problems requires innovative solutions. We push beyond the limits of traditional planning and evaluation approaches by using innovative strategies and tools to drive deeper impact.
Action-Oriented
We’re not satisfied if our work doesn’t fuel change. We produce findings and insights that are immediately actionable. Our work will support you to learn, adapt, and take the next step to achieving your goals.
Responsive
We craft custom and creative solutions that deliver on our clients’ needs. From project start to finish, we honour the social and cultural context in which your work takes place to ensure our process is relevant and appropriate.
Our Experience
We’ve completed more than 100 projects of varying size and complexity.
Our work has helped non-profits, government agencies and foundations make a difference in:
Diversity and equity
Education
Employment
Entrepreneurship
Environment
Health and health systems
Housing
Immigration
Indigenous matters
Law and justice
Poverty
Youth and children