Nathalie Jones

Consultant nathalie.jones@fsg.org

Overview

Nathalie Jones has worked with foundations and nonprofit organizations on a number of evaluation, strategy, and collective impact engagements.

Role at FSG

Nathalie has worked with many education-focused organizations across the country including the Greater Texas Foundation, the Institute for Learning, and the Community Center for Education Results. With these clients, Nathalie developed a philanthropic strategy, crafted a business plan for expanding an instructional leadership training program, and worked to align the cradle-to-career education continuum in Seattle and the surrounding region. Nathalie has also worked with clients on evaluation engagements, including the Irvine Foundation where she evaluated an initiative focused on building the capacity of seven community foundations in rural California. She also co-authored FSG’s Practical Guide for Engaging Stakeholders in Developing Evaluation Questions.

Before FSG

Prior to joining FSG, Nathalie worked as a Data Analyst with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation where she helped implement a system of performance measurement for foundation-supported schools throughout the U.S. She has also worked as a consultant to the Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs, for whom she conducted research on the economic impact of Latino-owned businesses in the state of Washington. During graduate school, she helped to conduct a formative evaluation of Washington State’s program to provide transportation to homeless students, and developed measures of community well-being for a community vitality report card project. Nathalie has also worked in reproductive health advocacy, both in Washington, D.C. and Mexico City.

Education

• University of Washington, MPA, Evans School of Public Affairs
• St. Mary's College of Maryland, BA, Anthropology/Sociology and French 

Languages

• French
• Spanish

On Working at FSG

"I am at FSG because I want to make a difference in the world through the work that I do every day. I want to understand and address the myriad social challenges that loom large, and surround myself with other people who want to do the same. No two at FSG days are alike — but every day is challenging and rewarding. I conduct interviews, develop surveys, engage in secondary research, and digest and synthesize the information. I work closely with my teammates to identify problems and craft solutions. I learn and grow, and I strive to help our clients make informed decisions and achieve their goals."